The Institute for Democratic Governance (IDEG) and the Civic Forum Initiative (CFI) are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of the lives of Hon. Dr. Omane Boamah, Minister for Defense, Hon. Alhaji Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Alhaji Muniru Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator, Dr. Samuel Sarpong, Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Samuel Aboagye, Former Parliamentary Candidate and the three military officers who died in the line of service. We extend our heartfelt condolences to their wives, children and families.
To the President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, the government, the Ghana Armed Forces and the National Democratic Congress, we offer our sincere sympathies. We pray that the good Lord will console the nation in this time of deep sorrow for the untimely loss of our dear compatriots.
We support the investigation of this painful accident and the adoption of appropriate measures to prevent recurrence in the future.
SIGNED
