{"id":88765,"date":"2025-08-08T13:52:26","date_gmt":"2025-08-08T13:52:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=88765"},"modified":"2025-08-08T13:52:26","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T13:52:26","slug":"helicopter-crash-akpini-state-mourns-omane-boamah-murtala-and-6-others","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=88765","title":{"rendered":"Helicopter crash: Akpini State mourns Omane Boamah, Murtala and 6 others"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='booster-block booster-read-block'>\n                <div class=\"twp-read-time\">\n                \t<i class=\"booster-icon twp-clock\"><\/i> <span>Read Time:<\/span>1 Minute, 29 Second                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div><div>\n<p>The King of Akpini State, Okpekpewuokpe Togbui Dagadu IX, has joined other key personalities to mourn the victims of the tragic military helicopter crash involving the Minister for Defence, Dr Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, Minister for Environment, Mohammed Murtala and six others on Wednesday. <\/p>\n<p>In a press statement issued in Kpando, Togbui Dagadu IX described the incident as a national tragedy that has cast a dark shadow over the entire country.<\/p>\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/AKPINI_STATE_CONDOLENCE_MESSAGE1.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of AKPINI_STATE_CONDOLENCE_MESSAGE[1].\"><\/object>AKPINI_STATE_CONDOLENCE_MESSAGE[1]Download<\/div>\n<p>The Akpinifia recalled a recent meeting with the late Minister at his office in Accra, during which matters of mutual interest that concern the people of Kpando and the Ministry of Defence were discussed.<\/p>\n<p>He noted the Minister\u2019s humility, warmth, and sincere dedication to fostering civil\u2013military relations in the Volta 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nation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is not only a national loss but also a personal one for the Akpini State,\u201d the King lamented.<\/p>\n<p>On behalf of the chiefs, elders, and citizens of Akpini, Togbui Dagadu IX extended heartfelt condolences to the President of the Republic, the government and people of Ghana, the Ministry of Defence, and the bereaved families of all eight victims of the crash.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMay the souls of Dr Edward Kofi Omane Boamah and those who perished alongside him rest in perfect peace. 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