Ghana Embassy in Washington Holds Memorial for Helicopter Crash Victims

The Ghana Embassy in Washington, D.C., has hosted a solemn memorial service to honour the victims of the Ghana Air Force Z-9 helicopter crash of August 6, which claimed the lives of Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Environment, Science and Technology Minister Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, and six other senior officials.

The service brought together Ghanaian clergy from Maryland, members of the diaspora, diplomats, and other dignitaries in a moment of collective mourning and reflection on the contributions of the deceased to national development.

In his address, the Acting Head of Mission expressed gratitude to ambassadors and diaspora members who signed the Book of Condolence, describing their act as a symbol of solidarity in grief. “We will continue to soldier on for God and country,” he assured.

Reverend Glover, who led the clergy delegation, offered a heartfelt tribute to the fallen leaders, praising their dedication to public service and urging Ghanaians to remain firm in faith. “God will restore the nation and not forsake her. In His love, He will gather, comfort, keep, and protect His people so that such a tragedy will not be experienced again,” he said.

The clergy also used the occasion to remember 15 children of the Obogu Saviour Church Youth Ministry and four others who tragically died in a road accident along the Juaso-Nkawkaw stretch of the Accra-Kumasi highway.