Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has extended heartfelt condolences to President John Dramani Mahama and the people of Ghana in the wake of the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of two cabinet ministers and six others on Tuesday.
In a solemn statement issued Wednesday evening, Dr. Bawumia described the incident as heart-wrenching and a devastating blow to the nation. He paid glowing tribute to the victims, acknowledging their patriotism and ultimate sacrifice in service to the country.
Nation in mourning
“A while ago, I communicated to President 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,” he stated.
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The former Vice President disclosed that he knew several of the deceased personally and was deeply moved by their untimely deaths. “The fallen men paid the ultimate price in the service of our motherland, leaving a shocked nation in pain,” he said.
Dr. Bawumia added that he, his wife Samira Bawumia, the Bawumia family, and the entire New Patriotic Party (NPP) stand in solidarity with the bereaved families and the grieving nation during this time of sorrow.
“May the good Lord grant the bereaved families, the Government, and the people of Ghana strength and healing in this time of tragedy,” he said.
The crash, which occurred in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region, has plunged the country into national mourning, with tributes pouring in from across the political divide and civil society. The mood across the nation remains sombre as investigations continue into the cause of the crash.