The mother of Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, the late Defence Minister, is stable and has returned to her family home in Kwahu. This comes after she was taken to Accra for medical observation following the news of her son’s death in a helicopter crash, according to Dr. Mark Oliver Kevor, Eastern Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh arranged for her transfer to Accra for immediate medical attention if needed.
Dr. Kevor spoke on Channel One Newsroom on Friday, August 8, describing the move as necessary due to the shock and distress the elderly woman suffered upon hearing the news. He confirmed that her family has been a pillar of support during this difficult time. “Currently, his mom is fine. It is not easy losing your only child. It is not easy. At her age, she was expecting that she would rather lead and her son would give her a befitting burial. But now, it is a different story, one that she is obviously not prepared for. She was brought down to Accra from Koforidua on Wednesday, but she is back with her Kwahu family. Her chiefs and family have been around. Also, the family of the father of Dr. Omane Boamah from Effiduase have also been around trying to receive visitors,” he stated.
The helicopter crash on Wednesday, August 6, claimed the lives of Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Minister for Defence, and Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Minister for Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation. Others confirmed dead were Muniru Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator; Samuel Aboagye, former parliamentary candidate; and Samuel Sarpong, Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). The crew members who perished were Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Manin Twum-Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah. The Ghana Armed Forces reported that the Z-9 helicopter, carrying three crew members and five passengers, had gone “off the radar” en route to Obuasi for an anti-illegal mining event.
