Ex-President Akufo-Addo Grieves Over Fatal Military Helicopter Crash in Ashanti Region
Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has expressed deep sorrow and extended heartfelt condolences to the families and institutions affected by the tragic military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of top government officials and military personnel in the Adansi area of the Ashanti Region.
In a solemn statement on Facebook, Akufo-Addo said the entire nation was “profoundly shocked and saddened” by the news of the fatal crash, which occurred earlier in the day and has since been confirmed by the Chief of Staff at the Office of the President, Mr Julius Debrah.
“I have spoken and extended my deepest condolences to the President of the Republic, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, Commander-in-Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces, and to Mr Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, Chairman of the NDC,” the former President said.
Akufo-Addo also paid tribute to the Ghana Air Force and its enduring contributions to the country’s security and national life, noting the immense sacrifice made by its personnel.
“I condole with our gallant men of the Ghana Air Force at this concerning time and salute their indispensable role in the public life of our country. I extend further my condolences to the bereaved families.”
He ended his statement with a prayer: “May they find peaceful rest in the Bosom of the Almighty until the Last Day of the Resurrection, when we shall all meet again.”
Akufo-Addo also paid tribute to the Ghana Air Force and its enduring contributions to the country’s security and national life, noting the immense sacrifice made by its personnel.
“I condole with our gallant men of the Ghana Air Force at this concerning time and salute their indispensable role in the public life of our country. I extend further my condolences to the bereaved families.”
He ended his statement with a prayer: “May they find peaceful rest in the Bosom of the Almighty until the Last Day of the Resurrection, when we shall all meet again.”
