Obuasi Helicopter Crash: Photo of Samuel Aboagye’s Wife With Their Child Emerges After His Demise
- Samuel Aboagye and seven others, including two cabinet ministers, perished in a tragic helicopter crash on Wednesday, August 6, 2025
- Following his demise, a photo of the former NDC parliamentary candidate's widow, Abigail Salami and child has surfaced on social media
- The photo of Samuel Aboagye's widow and child evoked sadness among many Ghanaians on social media, with the nation mourning
Abigail Salami, the wife of Samuel Aboagye, a victim of the tragic helicopter crash near Obuasi, has courted attention after a photo of her with their beautiful daughter emerged on social media after his demise.
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In the photo, the widow of the deceased Deputy Director-General of Operations at the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) flaunted a bright smile as she held her baby in her arms inside a plush room.
Abigail Salami also beamed with pride as she enjoyed her special bonding session with her baby.
The photo of Samuel Aboagye's widow with their child is below:
The video of Samuel Aboagye's wife bonding with their baby is below:
Samuel Aboagye's widow shares emotional tribute
The photo of Samuel Aboagye's widow with their child comes a day after she paid tribute to her husband following his tragic demise on social media.
Abigail Salami shared an emotional video of her numerous moments with her late husband throughout their time as a married couple in Ghana and abroad, as she honoured his memory less than a week after the helicopter crash near Obuasi.
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She also accompanied the video with a heartbreaking tribute to her late husband.
Not much is known about Samuel Aboagye's widow, Abigail Salami. However, the Deputy Director General at the National Sports Authority (NSA), Donkor Fuseni, stated in an interview that the widow had been living alone in the US with her child and no family.
Former Member of Parliament for the Odododiodoo constituency, Nii Lante Vanderpuye, who described Samuel Aboagye as a 'son,' also shared that the deceased had been preparing to travel to the United States of America to reunite with his wife and their child before his untimely death in the crash.
The video of Samuel Aboagye's widow's emotional tribute to her late husband is below:
Samuel Aboagye's wife, kids' photo stirs reactions
The photo of Samuel Aboagye's wife, Abigail Salami, with her baby evoked sadness among Ghanaians on social media. YEN.com.gh has gathered some comments from social media users below:
Anafodorcas 56 Dosty Baby commented:
"Aww, Awurade, this is sad. May his soul rest in peace."
Last Baby said:
"Take heart, sister. It is not easy, but God knows best. 😭😭😭"
Willi123 wrote:
"May God hold your heart in this trying moment."
elsiekimiko commented:
"Beautiful baby, may God be your guide in life, okay. So sorry."
Forever Grateful wrote:
"I can’t control my tears. 😭"
Anala's wife appears at vigil with baby
In another report by YEN.com.gh, Peter Anala's wife appeared at a vigil held by the Ghana Armed Forces with her baby on August 12, 2025.
In the video, Ursula sat beside another lady who took care of her baby while they observed the ceremony at the Air Force base in Accra.
Peter Anala's wife's public appearance with the baby triggered sad reactions from many Ghanaians who consoled her on social media.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
