Former Nigerian presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic military helicopter crash in Ghana that claimed the lives of eight individuals, including two ministers.
In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, Mr. Obi extended condolences on behalf of his family and the Obidients movement to President John Dramani Mahama and the people of Ghana.
“On behalf of my family and the Obidients family, I want to deeply extend my condolences to His Excellency, President John Mahama, and the great People of Ghana over the tragic loss of Honourable Minister Edward Boamah, Honourable Minister Ibrahim Mohammed and other public officials in the unfortunate helicopter crash today,” he wrote.
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Describing the incident as a painful moment not just for Ghana but for the wider region, Obi noted that “we all stand in solidarity with you.”
He further conveyed his sympathy to the bereaved families, the Ghanaian Armed Forces, and the entire nation.
“May God comfort the families and the entire nation in this time of sorrow, and may the departed rest in perfect peace. Amen,” the former Anambra State Governor added.
The Ghana Air Force Z9 helicopter crashed on Wednesday, August 6, near Adansi in the Ashanti Region, killing all eight persons on board. The deceased include Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Environment Minister Alhaji Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, and other senior public and military officials.
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President Mahama has since declared a three-day national mourning period starting Thursday, August 7, and ordered all national flags to fly at half-mast until further notice.
The crash has drawn condolences and solidarity messages from across Ghana and the international community.
Source: Starrfm.com.gh
