Helicopter crash: Over the past three days we have asked: Why them, why now and why this way? – Chief of Staff Chief of Staff Julius Debrah

The tragic death of the eight persons in the helicopter crash has led to many questions being asked, the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has said.

He says over the past three days, they have asked why them, why this way, and why now?

Speaking during the vigil on Saturday, August 9, he said,”This time reminds us of the spirit of oneness, the spirit we have shown and continue to show across the divide

“Over three days, we have asked the question in self-doubt, we have questioned our faith and dared to ask, why them, why now and why this way? Our hearts continue to bleed.”

For his part, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister for Government Communications, said the tragic death of the eight persons in the helicopter crash should galvanise everyone to work harder for Ghana.

He added that their legacies should inspire all to serve.

 

“Let us never forget the price they paid in the line of duty, and may their legacy inspire us to uphold the ideals of service,” he also said during the vigil on Saturday, August 9.

The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, first announced on Wednesday, August 6, that Defence Minister Dr Edward Omane Boamah was among those who died in the crash. Also on board were Minister for Environment Murtala Mohammed, former Ashanti Regional Minister Samuel Sarpong, Muniru Mohammed (Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator), and Samuel Aboagye, a former Member of Parliament and Vice Chairman of the NDC.

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

 

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) confirmed in a statement that the helicopter, which took off from Accra and was headed to Obuasi, went off the radar before crashing on Wednesday, August 6.