Ghana’s acting defence minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, on Monday presented to the National Security Council the findings of an inquiry into the helicopter crash that killed eight high-ranking officials in August, the government said.
The 6 August crash claimed the lives of then-defence minister Dr Edward Omane Boamah, environment minister Dr Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, acting deputy national security coordinator Muniru Mohammed Limuna, and National Democratic Congress (NDC) vice-chairman Dr Samuel Sarpong, among others.
The victims also included former parliamentary candidate Samuel Aboagye, Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, and Flying Officer Manaen Twum Ampofo.
Dr Forson briefed President John Dramani Mahama and members of the National Security Council on the committee’s conclusions, emphasising the “thoroughness” of the probe into the causes and circumstances of the accident.
While no details of the findings were immediately made public, officials said the full report would be released on Tuesday.
The August crash, which occurred during a domestic mission, shocked the nation and prompted calls for a comprehensive review of the state’s air transport safety protocols for government officials.
Authorities have pledged to enhance flight safety measures and ensure accountability following the publication of the report.
