{"id":88982,"date":"2025-08-10T06:45:46","date_gmt":"2025-08-10T06:45:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=88982"},"modified":"2025-08-10T06:45:46","modified_gmt":"2025-08-10T06:45:46","slug":"gaf-mourns-squadron-leader-bafemi-anala-calls-loss-irreplaceable","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=88982","title":{"rendered":"GAF mourns Squadron Leader Bafemi Anala, calls loss irreplaceable"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has described the late Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala as an \u201cirreplaceable loss\u201d to both the service and the nation, following the August 6 military helicopter crash. <\/p>\n

The tribute was delivered during a night of memories and reflections held on Saturday, August 9, in honour of the victims.<\/p>\n

Speaking on behalf of the GAF, Air Commodore Mathias Awuah read a message from the Chief Director of the Ministry of Defence, Suweibah Adam, praising Squadron Leader Anala\u2019s exceptional professionalism and dedication.<\/p>\n

\u201cHis sudden departure is an irreplaceable loss to the service and the Ghana Armed Forces as a whole. Commissioned into the Operations Branch on October 17, 2014, Squadron Leader Anala exercised exceptional skill, discipline, and dedication,\u201d the tribute stated.<\/p>\n

It further noted that his achievements were \u201cunderpinned by rigorous training both locally and abroad,\u201d adding, \u201cYour duty is done, but your legacy endures forever.\u201d<\/p>\n

The crash also claimed the lives of the Minister for Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, and the Minister for Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation, Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed.<\/p>\n

Other victims included Muniru Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator; Samuel Aboagye, a former parliamentary candidate; and Samuel Sarpong, Vice Chairman of the NDC. <\/p>\n

The remaining casualties were the helicopter\u2019s crew members \u2013 Squadron Leader Anala, Flying Officer Manin Twum-Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.<\/p>\n

According to initial reports, the high-ranking officials were travelling aboard a Ghana Armed Forces Z-9 helicopter bound for Obuasi when the aircraft went off radar.<\/p>\n

The incident has plunged the nation into deep mourning, with condolences pouring in from across political, military, and civilian circles.<\/p>\n

Flags are flying at half-mast as the country continues to reflect on the service and sacrifice of the victims.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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