President Bola Tinubu extended his condolences to Ghana following a helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight people, including two ministers.
The crash, which occurred on Wednesday, involved a Ghana Armed Forces Z-9 helicopter. The aircraft lost contact while flying from Accra, the capital, to Obuasi, a gold-mining town in the southern part of the country.
The victims included Edward Boamah, the minister of defence, and Ibrahim Mohammed, the minister of environment.
Also on board were Muniru Mohammed, acting deputy national security coordinator; Samuel Sarpong, vice chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and former Ashanti regional minister; Samuel Aboagye, a former parliamentary candidate; Squadron Leader Peter Twum Ampadu, a flying officer; and Ernest Addo, a sergeant.
In a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, Tinubu assured President John Mahama that the thoughts and prayers of Nigeria are with Ghana 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,” the statement reads.
Tinubu offered prayers for the souls of the deceased to find peace and for their loved ones to find strength.