Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa Weeps During Wreath-Laying Ceremony for Omane Boamah and Others
- Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, broke down in tears while appearing at the wreath-laying event at the Jubilee House
- Defence Minister Edward Omane Boamah and seven others died in a helicopter crash in the Ashanti Region on Wednesday, August 6, 2025
- Ablakwa looked solemn and shaken as he appeared at a memorial set up in their honour at the seat of government on Friday, August 8
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, broke down in tears at the wreath-laying ceremony for eight Ghanaians killed in a helicopter crash.
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Two cabinet ministers, Dr Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, the Minister for Defence of Ghana, and Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, the Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, were reported dead after a helicopter crash in the Ashanti Region on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
The two were part of a five-member government delegation headed to Obuasi to attend an anti-illegal mining event.
Other members of the delegation included the Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator, Muniru Mohammed, former NDC Obuasi East parliamentary candidate Samuel Aboagye, and the Vice Chairman of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), Samuel Sarpong.
All five were confirmed dead in the crash by the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, in a press conference held at the Jubilee House.
Three other members of the Ghana Air Force, who were operating the military helicopter, died in the crash.
Below are some photos taken from the crash site.
Okudzeto Ablakwa weeps at wreath-laying event
Following the tragedy, the government of Ghana declared three days of national mourning, beginning on Thursday, August 7.
A wreath-laying event was also organised at the seat of government, the Jubilee House, where prominent Ghanaians could appear to leave wreaths at a memorial erected for the crash victims.
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa appeared at the memorial on Friday, August 8, to lay a wreath.
Speaking to the media, he described the loss as a heart-wrenching one.
Wiping away tears, the Minister said none of the individuals on the flight deserved to lose their lives in such a manner.
Below is a video of Okudzeto Ablakwa weeping at the wreath-laying event for Omane Boamah and others.
Reactions to Okudzeto’s tears at wreath-laying
YEN.com.gh compiled some reactions to the video of Okudzeto Ablakwa weeping at the wreath-laying event for the helicopter crash victims.
user2945079245843 said:
"Ablakwa didn't watch their pictures because he knows he will cry."
Kingsley Nii Teiko wrote:
"So painful and heartbreaking. My condolences to the bereaved families."
•P🫧🖤🧸ྀི♡🇬🇭🇿🇦✞• commented:
"That's my uncle, Ablakwa😊."
B O F said:
"To be honest, I think it's back to sender for this man. For him, it should have been Nana Addo, but the gods are wise. But in all, this is painful."
Muntaka Mubarak weeps after helicopter crash
Previously, YEN.com.gh reported that Interior Minister Muntaka Mubarak broke down in tears following the death of Defence Minister Edward Omane Boamah in a helicopter crash.
Muntaka wept at the Jubilee House after the deaths of eight people in the crash were confirmed.
According to reports, the Asawase MP was scheduled to be on the flight but failed to return to Ghana on time after a recent trip abroad.
Source: YEN.com.gh
