President Boakai Leads Liberia's Tribute to Fallen Ghanaian Officials in Helicopter Crash
Monrovia, Liberia – 8 August, 2025 - In a solemn ceremony held at the Ghanaian Embassy in Congo Town, Monrovia, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. and his Cabinet ministers signed the Book of Condolence for the tragic loss of high-ranking Ghanaian officials who perished in a military helicopter crash on August 6, 2025.
The crash claimed the lives of prominent figures, including Minister of Defense Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, Minister of Environment, Science, Technology & Innovation Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, and Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator Alhaji Limuna Mohammed Muniru, among others.
The ceremony served as a poignant moment of regional solidarity and mourning, with President Boakai conveying his deepest sympathies to President John Dramani Mahama, the bereaved families, and the people of Ghana. He paid tribute to the legacy of those lost, describing the crash as "a national tragedy felt across our shared West African family."
President Boakai reflected on the recent visit of the late Defense Minister, Dr. Omane Boamah, to Liberia's 178th Independence Day celebrations, highlighting the warmth and solidarity of African brotherhood that the minister brought to the occasion. "Only days ago, Minister Boamah stood among us—symbolizing the enduring strength of Liberia-Ghana relations," the President said.
The President emphasized Liberia's commitment to standing shoulder to shoulder with Ghana in this time of grief and mourning. "We join you in honoring the memories of these dedicated public servants. Their sacrifices will not be forgotten," he concluded.
Source – Lead News Online/Robert Israel
