Bawumia: Former Veep visits President Mahama, bereaved families after Ashanti helicopter tragedy

Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia on Saturday paid a commiserating visit to President John Dramani Mahama at his private residence to console him following the deaths of two ministers of state and six other officials in last Wednesday’s helicopter crash.

Dr Bawumia, who was accompanied by officials of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and members of the previous government, expressed his deepest condolences to President Mahama, the bereaved families, and the nation. He reiterated that the loss of the officials was a national tragedy.

He also visited the family of the late Defence Minister, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, to convey his sympathies over their loss.

The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, confirmed on Wednesday, August 6, that the crash claimed the lives of Dr Omane Boamah; Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed; former Ashanti Regional Minister Dr Samuel Sarpong; Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator Alhaji Muniru Mohammed; and Samuel Aboagye, a former MP and National Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).

The three crew members who also perished were Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Mane-Twum Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.