Helicopter crash: this should fortify us to fight galamsey – Saboba Paramount Chief mourns Murtala, Omane, others

Paramount Chief of Saboba Traditional Area, Ubor Mateer John Bowan Sakojim IV, has extended his condolences to the bereaved families of the recent military helicopter crash, saying that the effects of the incident is across the entire nation.

The Chief, on behalf of the people of the Saboba Traditional Area in a letter dated today, August 9, 2025 said this should not discourage the Ghanaians, especially the government to relent on the fight against the illegal mining activities in the country.

“With a deep sorrow, Uchabobor, The Paramount Chief of the Saboba Traditional Area, conveys his sincerest condolences to the Government and the good people of Ghana, the bereaved families who are affected by the devastating military helicopter crash that occurred on 6th August, 2025 at the Dampia forest Reserve in the Adansi Akrofuom of the Ashanti Region”, the chief wrote.

“This historic calamity, which have never been experience in recent times resulting in the death of two sons of the north, Hon Alhaji Muniru Limuna and Hon Dr. Ibrahim Mutala Mohammed and six gallant and illustrious sons of our nation is a soul-crushing tragedy for the country. The lost, as announced by the government were men of great courage and intellect, serving our motherland with unwavering dedication”, he added.

The Paramount Chief also used the opportunity to call on the government of Ghana to conduct a thorough investigation into the matter to ensure that such devastating incident doesn’t reoccur in future.

“May the Almighty God grant them eternal peace and paradise, and comfort the bereave families and the nation. We must draw strength from this tragedy and fortify our nation’s unity and stability, and intensify our fight against illegal mining. I join the chorus of voices calling for a thorough investigation into the tragic crash, and pays tribute to the enduring legacy of their leadership and service”, he stated.

The fatal incident occurred on Wednesday, August 6, in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region.

Among the deceased were Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, the Defence Minister, and Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, the Environment Minister—both staunch advocates against illegal mining practices.

They were accompanied by Muniru Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator; Samuel Aboagye, a former parliamentary candidate; and Samuel Sarpong, Vice Chairman of the NDC.

Source: zaaghana.com