Former Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has paid tribute to the eight individuals who lost their lives in a military helicopter crash, describing them as gallant men who paid the ultimate price in service to the nation.
In a message posted shortly after the incident, Dr. Bawumia expressed his condolences to the President of the Republic, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, and the bereaved families.
“A while ago, I communicated to the President of the Republic, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, my deepest condolences following the heart-wrenching news of the loss of two of our nation’s Ministers and six others in a helicopter crash earlier today.
“The fallen men paid the ultimate price in the service of our motherland leaving a shocked nation in pain,” he said in an official Facebook post.
Dr. Bawumia added he feel a sense of loss to see their demise under such horrid circumstances.
He announced “Samira, I, the Bawumia family, and the NPP join the nation in mourning them. May the good Lord grant the bereaved families, the Government and people of Ghana strength and healing in this time of tragedy.”
Meanwhile, the Presidency has directed that all flags fly at half-mast as the nation mourns the victims.
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has also announced that investigations will be opened to determine the cause of the crash.
Flags to fly at alf-mast after death of government officials, military personnel in helicopter crash
