Obuasi Helicopter Crash: Samuel Aboagye and His Young Wife's Fun Moment Pops Up After His Demise
- Moments between Samuel Aboagye, one of the casualties of Ghana's August 6 helicopter crash and his young wife have popped up online
- The young politician's wife, Abigail, in one video, was captured having fun with her late husband
- Scores of Ghanaians expressed their sadness over the young widow's plight after watching the videos
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A young woman believed to be the wife of Samuel Aboagye, one of the eight victims of the recent helicopter crash in the Ashanti region, has courted attention online.
Source: Facebook
The frenzy surrounding the young woman identified as Abigail Salami began to build up after videos of her with the late politician surfaced online.
In one video, Abigail was seen having some fun with her husband. The couple were captured rapping the lines of Akyeame's Mesan Aba featuring Nana Quami, Yoggy Doggi and Mary.
During the brief heartwarming performance, Abigail jumped into the arms of Samuel Aboaye, who was comfortably lounging on a sofa, giving his wife morale.
The romantically reassuring lyrics of the Ghanaian hiplife classic put smiles on the faces of Samuel Aboagye and his beautiful wife.
What happened to Samuel Aboagye?
On August 6, Ghana's Chief of Staff confirmed that Samuel Aboagye was aboard the Ghana Air Force helicopter which crash-landed in the Ashanti Region.
All eight persons aboard the flight, including three military officers and five government officials, died on the spot. Their remains were retrieved from the crash site hours later.
The fatalities also included Defence Minister Dr Edward Omane Boamah, Environment, Science and Technology Minister Dr Alhaji Murtala Muhammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator Alhaji Muniru Mohammed, Vice-Chairman of the NDC Dr Samuel Sarpong, Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Twum Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.
Samuel Aboagye was appointed Deputy Director General at the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) in February 2025 and began serving the nation in an executive role.
Before his appointment, he ran for MP in Obuasi East on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in last year's general elections but lost by 19 votes to Patrick Boakye-Yiadom of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
Source: UGC
Samuel Aboagye and his wife's moments stir reactions
YEN.com.gh gathered a few comments from netizens in reaction to the old video of Samuel Aboagye and his wife.
McCasland 🇬🇭🇬🇧 said:
"Be strong Abigail, in these trying times. May the good Lord be your comforter 🫂🙏🏻."
Doroz-Trends wrote:
"A mother loses her son, a wife loses her husband, children lose their father, and people are happy sake of partisan politics. How did we get here?"
mark ananzua
"My deepest condolences to you and the family. May you stay strong in this difficult time.🙏🙏"
KMA boss details Samuel Aboagye's last words
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that KMA boss, Richard Ofori Agyemang Boadi, had recounted his conversation with Samuel Aboagye before the crash.
According to him, the Z-9 helicopter attempted to land at the Obuasi airstrip and the Ofori Stadium on two occasions but was unsuccessful due to poor weather conditions.
The KMA boss noted that Samuel Aboagye had been in constant communication with the Obuasi MCE while in the helicopter and spoke about their challenges in landing before the tragic incident.
Source: YEN.com.gh
