Muntaka Mubarak Sorrowfully Speaks as Omane Boamah, Murtala Mohammed, Others Die in Helicopter Crash
- Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak has spoken about the helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight people on August 6
- The Interior Minister described the tragedy as a monumental loss as he joined the nation in mourning the crash victims
- Muntara-Mubarak's sorrowful tribute on social media has got many talking about how he almost ended up on the trip
Ghana's Interior Minister, Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, has reacted to the tragedy in Obuasi, which claimed the lives of eight Ghanaians, including top politicians.
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The minister was seen shedding tears during the official briefing as Jubilee House announced the national tragedy.
Ghanaian MP, Muntaka Mubarak, shared a heartfelt message on social media as the nation mourned the loss of three military officers and five government officials in the Ashanti region.
The eight people were on a national assignment when the helicopter they were flying on crashed at Adansi Sikaman, in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region.
The fatalities included Dr Edward Omane Boamah, Minister for Defence, Dr Alhaji Murtala Muhammed, MP for Tamale Central and Minister for Environment, Science & Technology, Alhaji Muniru Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator, Dr. Samuel Sarpong (Vice Chairman of the NDC), and Samuel Aboagye, Former Parliamentary Candidate.
Military personnel Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Twum Ampadu and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah also perished.
In his post, Muntaka Mubarak expressed condolences to the bereaved families of his late colleagues and expressed his sympathy for the crew members.
"These were men of great integrity, kindness and loyalty who contributed immensely to the development of Ghana. Their presence brought light to those around them, and their loss will be deeply felt by all who knew them.
"I extend my heartfelt condolences to the families, friends and colleagues of the eight distinguished Ghanaians who lost their lives in this devastating incident.
"I also wish to convey my deepest sympathies to His Excellency the President of the Republic, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, for the loss of such valuable individuals whose commitment to national service was unquestionable.
"This is a monumental loss to our nation. Their dedication, service, and sacrifices will forever be remembered and honoured. May the Almighty God comfort all the bereaved families and grant the departed eternal rest."
Muntaka Mubarak missed out on Obuasi flight
The Interior Minister is rumoured to have missed the flight that crashed due to a scheduling conflict.
Reports indicated that Muntaka Mubaraka missed the helicopter trip because he did not arrive in time.
"Muntaka, MP, I'm reliably informed, was originally on the list of individuals billed to attend the event which the perished officials were headed to in Obuasi. He was out of the country yesterday and returned late. As a result, he missed the helicopter," a reporter indicated.
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Prophet reportedly foresaw Omane Boamah’s tragic death
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that a Ghanaian man of God, Prophet Roja, reacted after the death of Defence Minister, Dr Edward Omane Boamah.
A day before the helicopter tragedy, the preacher, also known as the Dangerous Prophet, had delivered a sombre warning to the late NDC politician.
In a video shared on TikTok on August 5, the prophet urged anyone who knew the Minister to inform him to call because a tragedy was ahead.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
