The Queenmother of Denkyira, Nana Ama Ayensua Saara III, has conveyed her condolences to the Government and people of Ghana following the tragic helicopter crash of Wednesday, August 6, 2025, which claimed the lives of eight distinguished citizens, including cabinet ministers.
In a solemn statement issued on behalf of Denkyiraman and herself, the Denkyirahemaa described the incident as a “Black Wednesday” in Ghana’s history, noting that the nation had been deprived of some of its most brilliant and dedicated minds.
Among the deceased was Hon. Omane Boamah, whom she regarded as a son. “I have been deeply devastated by this loss. Hon. Omane Boamah recognised me as his mother and fondly called me ‘MOM.’ He was respectful, humble, and committed to the service of our nation,” she said.
The Denkyirahemaa emphasised that the late officials and officers embodied patriotism and diligence, and their contributions to Ghana’s development would be remembered with gratitude.
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She extended special sympathies to the President of the Republic, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama; the bereaved families; the National Democratic Congress (NDC); the Ghana Armed Forces; and the entire nation.
“It is our prayer that the Almighty God will grant our departed compatriots eternal rest and console our dear nation in this moment of profound grief,” she concluded.
Blow is her full statement
MESSAGE OF CONDOLENCE FROM DENKYIRAHEMAA, NANA AMA AYENSUA SAARA III
I extend, with a heavy heart, this message of condolence on behalf of Denkyiraman and on my own behalf to mourn the loss of the eight (8) gallant men who perished in the line of duty for Mother Ghana in the tragic helicopter crash of Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
On that Black Wednesday, Ghana awoke to the unprecedented and heartbreaking news that eight brave men, including cabinet ministers, travelling on a Ghana Air Force helicopter from Accra to Obuasi on national assignment, had lost their lives when their aircraft crashed. Among them was my own beloved son, Hon. Omane Boamah.
Personally, I have been deeply devastated by this loss. Hon. Omane Boamah recognised me as his mother and fondly called me “MOM.” He was a fine gentleman by all standards—respectful, humble, and committed to the service of our nation. His passing, together with that of the seven others, has left the nation bereft of some of its finest and most brilliant minds.
Indeed, Ghana has lost hardworking, dedicated, and intelligent citizens whose contributions to our national development were invaluable. Myself, Nananom, and the entire Denkyiraman join the nation in deep mourning.
Our special condolences go to the President of the Republic, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama; the bereaved families; the National Democratic Congress (NDC); the Ghana Armed Forces; and indeed the entire country for this colossal loss.
It is our prayer that the Almighty God will grant our departed compatriots eternal rest and console our dear nation in this moment of profound grief.
Signed:
NANA AMA AYENSUA SAARA III
DENKYIRAHEMAA
Source: Kofi Konadu & Abenaa Oforiwaa Frimpong/ATLFMNEWS
