Management of the EIB Network, led by Chief Executive Officer Nathan Kwabena Anokye Adisi, popularly known as Bola Ray, and Chief Operating Officer Santokh Singh, on Friday visited the Flagstaff House to lay flowers in memory of the victims of Wednesday’s military helicopter crash in the Ashanti Region.
Mr. Singh extended condolences to President John Dramani Mahama, the Government of Ghana, and “most importantly the bereaved family,” on behalf of EIB.
“We share the grief of the passing of these remarkable personalities that have dedicated their life to the service of the country and its people,” he said. “We recognise their contribution, dedication to national development, and obviously they have left an indelible ink in the history of the country.”
The symbolic gesture was part of national mourning activities following the tragedy in Adansi Akrofuom District, which claimed the lives of eight prominent Ghanaians, including Defence Minister Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, Environment Minister Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator Muniru Mohammed, NDC Vice Chairman Samuel Sarpong.
The rest, former parliamentary candidate for Obuasi East, Samuel Aboagye, and three Ghana Air Force officers – Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Manin Twum-Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.
READ: Helicopter crash: “This tragedy is a deep personal loss for me” – Mahama
EIB Network’s delegation’s visit underscored solidarity with the bereaved families and the nation during this period of grief.
Three days of national mourning have been declared from Thursday, August 7 to Saturday, August 9. Flags will continue to fly at half-mast until further notice. A public laying of flowers and lighting of candles began Thursday afternoon, with an Evening of Reflections and Memorials set for Saturday at the Forecourt of the State House. A State Funeral is scheduled for Friday, August 15 at Black Star Square.
Source: Starrfm.com.gh
