President Bola Tinubu has expressed his condolences to President John Mahama, the government and people of Ghana following the helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Ghana’s Defence Minister, Edward Omane Boamah, the Environment Minister, Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, and six others.
The Ghanaian presidency had announced the incident hours after the armed forces reported a chopper carrying three crew and five passengers dropped off the radar on Wednesday.
In a press statement on Wednesday, signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President prayed for the peaceful repose of the departed souls and strength for those left behind.
The statement noted, “President Tinubu assures President Mahama and all Ghanaians that the thoughts and prayers of the government and people of Nigeria are with them during this time of profound national loss.
“The President urges the Ghanaian nation and the bereaved families and friends to find comfort in the knowledge that their loved ones died in the line of patriotic service to the country.
“He prays for the peaceful repose of the souls of the departed and strength for those left behind.”
The PUNCH journalist, Lara, has over 10 years experience covering health, environment and CSOs
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