Ibrahim Mahama’s Private Jet Airlifts Samples of 8 GAF Crash Victims to South Africa for DNA Tests
- Samples of the remains of the eight victims of the helicopter crash in Adansi Akrofuom in the Ashanti region have been airlifted to South Africa
- According to sources, the samples of the remains of the eight victims were being flown out of the country for DNA analysis
- Many Ghanaians were not pleased that the country did not offer such technology, as they lashed out at the government
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In the aftermath of the tragic Ghana Armed Forces helicopter crash on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, near Adansi Akrofuom in the Ashanti Region, preparations are underway to airlift samples of the remains of the eight victims to South Africa for advanced DNA identification.
Source: Instagram
Remains airlifted to South Africa for DNA analysis
The fatal crash claimed the lives of several high-profile individuals, including Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Tamale Central MP Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, and two military pilots. Other casualties included a military technician, a protocol officer, and two security aides.
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On Thursday, August 7, 2025, key government officials and dignitaries, including businessman Ibrahim Mahama, Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu, and Lands Minister Emmanuel Kofi Buah, were present as final preparations were made for the transport of the charred remains.
The solemn occasion marked another painful moment in Ghana’s history, as the nation continues to mourn the tragic loss of these patriotic figures.
Reactions of Ghanaians to the videos
Many Ghanaians expressed disappointment in the comment section about Ghana not having the technology for DNA testing and analysis.
Many wondered that after so many years, the country still resorted to using South Africa as the avenue for DNA testing.
Others also hailed business mogul Ibrahim Mahama for offering his private jet to be used to fly samples of the remains of the deceased heroes to South Africa for DNA testing.
The opinions of Ghanaians are below:
1dapperjayden_ said:
"MISPLACED PRIORITIES WILL BE THE END OF US !!!! 💔🇬🇭"
quabena_alpha said:
"We can’t even do that in our own Country. Heerr common DNA of a deceased."
braaah_coss said:
"Shame to us country like Ghana cannot perform DNA samples this titles should taken from you."
_wil.liaams said:
"We don't have such hospitals here to do that mpo ???"
vonny_0 said:
"Even the way they have burn err how are u going do a dna test eeeiii hmmmm"
Below are more videos:
Pastor Daniel Amoateng and Islamic leaders led prayers with government officials before samples of the remains of the eight deceased were flown to South Africa for DNA analysis.
Video of the departure of Mahama's jet
The government officials present
Helicopter crashes in Kenya
YEN.com.gh reported that an AMREF helicopter crashed in Mwihoko, Kiambu County, around 2:00 p.m., causing panic among residents in the area. Emergency response teams, including the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), police, and the Kenya Red Cross, swiftly arrived at the scene to launch rescue and recovery efforts.
Dramatic footage from the accident site captured the smouldering wreckage, thick smoke, and the tireless work of first responders as they battled the fire and assisted victims at the crash site.
Source: YEN.com.gh
