Minister of Communications and MP for Ningo-Pampram, Hon. Samuel Nartey-George, has called on the public to exercise restraint and empathy in the wake of the tragic military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight prominent Ghanaians, including two sitting ministers.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Sam George appealed to Ghanaians to refrain from circulating graphic videos and images of the crash scene, describing such behaviour as disrespectful and insensitive to the families of the deceased.
“I plead with you to show some restraint and decorum in these trying moments,” George stated. “Let us have respect for the families of the departed and stop spreading those unwholesome videos. I beg you all to show some empathy and humanity. These are difficult moments for us all.”
The Minister’s statement follows widespread circulation of disturbing footage purportedly from the crash site.
READ: Gov’t confirms Omane Boamah, Ibrahim Murtala among 8 dead in helicopter crash
Earlier today, Government confirmed the death of Minister for Defence Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Minister for Environment Alhaji Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, and six others in the crash of a Ghana Air Force Z9 helicopter en route from Accra to Obuasi. The incident has plunged the nation into mourning, with President Mahama ordering all national flags to fly at half-mast until further notice.
Source: Starrrfm.com.gh/Barbara Yeboah
