Physically Challenged Boy Omane Boamah Sponsored Denied Entry to State Funeral
- A physically challenged nine year old whose surgery was sponsored by Dr Omane Boamah was denied access to his funeral at the Black Star Square
- The late Defence Minister paid for the youngster's surgery after he was touched by viral videos showing him going to school walking with a plastic surgery
- Setor was left sad after being unable to say a final goodbye to the late minister, who died in a helicopter crash on August 6, 2025
- In a chat with YEN.com.gh, gender and social activist Fusena Aziz commented on the decision to deny Setor entry to the state funeral
Setor, a physically challenged boy whose surgery Dr Omane Boamah funded, was denied entry into the state funeral held for the eight fallen heroes.
Source: Facebook
Defense Minister Dr Edward Omane Boamah was one of eight people killed when a military helicopter they were travelling in crashed in the Ashanti Region on Wednesday, August 6.
The group were headed to Obuasi for an anti-illegal mining event when the accident occurred in the Sikaman Forest located in the Adansi Akuofrom District of the Ashanti Region.
Five civilians and three military officers died in the crash.
Other notable casualties included Minister for Environment, Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, and NDC Vice Chairman, Dr Samuel Sarpong.
One Friday August 15, a state funeral was held to honour the eight fallen heroes who died in service of mother Ghana.
Omane Boamah helps physically challenged boy
Before his death, Dr Omane Boamah sponsored a young physically challenged boy identified as Setor to undergo life-changing surgery.
9-year-old Setor gained viral attention after videos of him walking to school with the aid of a plastic chair due to his physical disability surfaced online.
Philanthropist Bones Man TV helped publicise his plight, which caught Dr Omane Boamah’s attention.
The politician reportedly paid GH₵80,000 for Setor to undergo surgery, only to pass away a few days later.
Boy Omane Boamah helped stopped from funeral
During the state funeral held for Dr Omane Boamah and the other deceased crash victims, Setor appeared to pay his respects and mourn his benefactor.
However, he was denied access to the event as he wasn’t on the protocol list.
Bones Man TV shared the information on social media and said it had left Setor heartbroken.
"We are here some. Although protocols didn’t allow us but I know wherever Dr Omane Boamah's soul is will be very Happy Seeing Setor Today. Setor has been very Sad since we came, but I am happy the little boy was able to pay his last respect. RIP Dr Omane Boama❤️" he wrote.
The Facebook post by Bones Man TV is below.
Speaking with YEN.com.gh, gender and social activist Fusena Aziz described the decision to deny Setor access as 'unfair'.
"Denying little Setor access to the funeral of someone who transformed his life feels unfair. It is only natural that he wanted to say goodbye to the man he saw as a helper and a father figure. Funerals are not just for mourning the dead, but also for giving the living closure, and excluding Setor deprived him of that important moment," she said.
Aziz added a consoling message to little Setor to stay strong.
"Even though you weren’t allowed to bid him goodbye, your gratitude and love reached him. The way you carry yourself henceforth and the way you live your life is the greatest tribute you can ever give him. Cheer up, my dear," she said.
Omane Boamah's mother inconsolable at funeral
Previously, YEN.com.gh reported that Edward Omane Boamah's mother broke down in tears during her arrival at the state funeral grounds.
The mother of the late Minister of Defence arrived at the Black Star Square for the funeral with her daughter-in-law and other family members.
In a video, she was seen weeping as two individuals held her hands while she and her two granddaughters, Akua and Ama, attended the funeral.
Source: YEN.com.gh
