Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has extended her heartfelt condolences to Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama, following the tragic deaths of two cabinet ministers and six others in a helicopter crash.
The devastating incident, which occurred in Ghana’s Ashanti Region, claimed the lives of Defense Minister Dr. Edward Kofi Boamah and Minister of Environment, Science, and Technology Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammad. The victims were among eight individuals aboard a Z-9 military helicopter that was traveling from Accra to Obuasi on official assignment when it went down under still-unclear circumstances.
Reacting to the tragedy, Dr. Okonjo-Iweala took to her official X (formerly Twitter) handle to mourn the loss. She wrote:
“My deepest condolences to HE President John Dramani Mahama @JDMahama, the bereaved families and the people of Ghana for the tragic loss of the Hon. Min. of Defence Dr Edward Kofi Boamah and the Hon. Min. of Environment, Science and Technology Dr Ibrahim Murtala Muhammad and six others in a terrible helicopter crash.
May their souls rest in perfect peace.”
The WTO chief, who herself served as Nigeria’s former Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, emphasized solidarity with the people of Ghana during what she described as an extremely painful period.
The Ghanaian government has yet to release full details surrounding the crash, but preliminary reports suggest that the aircraft may have encountered technical difficulties mid-flight. An official investigation has been launched to determine the exact cause of the crash.
The tragic loss of two high-ranking government officials has sent shockwaves across West Africa, with messages of sympathy and support pouring in from regional and global leaders.
Ghana’s presidency has declared a period of national mourning, with flags to be flown at half-mast and memorial services being planned to honor the deceased.
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