Appiah Stadium Mourns Dr Omane Boamah and 8 Others with A Touching Tribute, Video

• Appiah Stadium has paid a glowing tribute to the late Defence Minister, Dr Omane Boamah, after he passed away on August 6, 2025
• Appiah Stadium could not contain his grief over the loss of the Minister, in a video which has since gone viral on social media
• Netizens who saw the video expressed mixed reactions, as some said he was in deep pain, while others described his move as just gimmicks

Popular Ghanaian political commentator, Appiah Stadium, has expressed grief over the passing of eight people who perished in the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), especially Dr Omane Boamah.

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) fanatic took to his social media to pen down a touching tribute for the late Minister.

Dr Omane Boamah and seven others have passed away

Dr Omane Boamah, the Defence Minister, was among eight people who passed away in the August 6, 2025, helicopter crash.

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The team of eight, made up of two government officials and three crew members, perished while en route to an event aimed at curbing illegal mining in the country.

Unfortunately, the helicopter heading for Obuasi reportedly crashed into a tree and caught fire, leading to the demise of all who were on board.

Aside from Dr Omane Boamah, the Tamale Central Member of Parliament, Murtala Muhammed was also onboard the aircraft.

Also, the Deputy National Security Coordinator, Limuna Muniru, former Ashanti Regional Minister Dr Samuel Sarpong, and former legislator Samuel Aboagye were involved in the crash.

Three army personnel, namely Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Manin Twum-Ampadu and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah, were also on board.

Appiah Stadium reacts to Dr Omane Boamah

Appiah Stadium, who described Dr Omane Boamah as one of his favourite Ministers under the Mahama administration, was deeply hurt by his loss. He said his demise was a big blow to him.

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"One heart beats. One of my best Ministers in President Mahama's time is gone. May the Lord keep him safe for me," wrote on TikTok.

Appiah Stadium was subsequently captured wailing over the loss of the Minister.

Watch the video of Appiah Stadium weeping over Dr Omane Boamah's loss below:

Netizens console Appiah Stadium

Netizens who saw Appiah Stadium weeping over Dr Omane Boamah's video were heartbroken. Many in the comments section consoled him; however, others said otherwise.

@Dem De@d✅ wrote:

"Appiah stadium ne settings di3 🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂"

@One king wrote:

"I heard kosua ni mokoo or ebi my ears 😂😂"

@THE ÉLÉPHANT FAMILY (NPP28) wrote:

"Azaa nkoa saa papa wei 😏"

@Ramseydekobyst773 wrote:

"APPIAH stadium 🏟️and settings. AMUZU is moving him that way."

@Lil Zion wrote:

"The white men sef shock😂😂."

@MC_Mahama🎤♥️wrote:

"Appiah yani abre oo🤦🏽‍♂️"

Sports Minister in tears as he mourns ministers

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Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that a prominent football administrator has joined the nation in mourning the heartbreaking deaths of top officials.

He shared some emotional memories of Dr Omane Boamah’s impactful role in Ghanaian football before his untimely passing. The former Minister for Defence and Environment tragically died in a military helicopter crash in the Ashanti Region.

Source: YEN.com.gh