UN Mourns Ghana Airforce Helicopter Tragedy, Pays Tribute to Fallen Ministers
The United Nations family in Ghana has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic crash of a Ghana Airforce Z-9 helicopter, which claimed the lives of several high-ranking government officials, including the Honourable Minister for Defence, Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, and the Honourable Minister for Environment, Science, and Technology, Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed.
In a solemn statement, the UN Resident Coordinator in Ghana, Zia Choudhury, conveyed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, the Government, and the people of Ghana, describing the incident as a “national wound” and a tragedy that resonates beyond the borders of Ghana.
“The United Nations family in Ghana mourns with the nation in this moment of deep grief,” the statement read. “We extend our heartfelt condolences to ...