Dr. Bawumia Expresses Grief Over Omane Boamah, Others Lost in Helicopter Tragedy
Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia also expressed deep sorrow over the deaths of eight individuals in the tragic military helicopter crash.
In a statement, Dr. Bawumia said he had personally conveyed his condolences to President John Dramani Mahama following the devastating news.
“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,” he said.
Dr. Bawumia described the victims as men who paid the ultimate price in service to the nation, noting the widespread grief the tragedy has brought.
“The fallen men paid the ultimate price in the service of our motherland, leaving a shocked nation in pain. I know most of the deceased personally and equally feel a sense of loss to see their demise under such horrid circumstances,” he stated.
He added that he, along with his wife Samira, the Bawumia family, and the New Patriotic Party (NPP), stand in solidarity with the nation during this time of mourning.
“May the good Lord grant the bereaved families, the Government, and people of Ghana strength and healing in this time of tragedy,” he concluded.
Read below the statement by Dr Mahamudu Bawumia
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.
I know most of the deceased personally and equally feel a sense of loss to see their demise under such horrid circumstances.
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.”
