{"id":89480,"date":"2025-08-12T16:28:48","date_gmt":"2025-08-12T16:28:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=89480"},"modified":"2025-08-12T16:28:48","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T16:28:48","slug":"nana-kwame-bediako-calls-for-unity-and-reflection-after-helicopter-crash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=89480","title":{"rendered":"Nana Kwame Bediako calls for unity and reflection after helicopter crash"},"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, 39 Second                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div><div>\n<p>Leader of <em>The New Force<\/em>, Nana Kwame Bediako, has called for national unity and renewed commitment to service following the tragic military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Defence Minister Edward Omane Boamah and seven others.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking during a condolence visit to the late minister\u2019s family home in Accra, Bediako described the incident as a \u201cBlack Wednesday\u201d and expressed deep sorrow over the loss, highlighting the sacrifices made by those who serve the nation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt was a black Wednesday on the 6th of August. I prayed to God that this should not repeat itself in this country,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor eight people to have lost their lives while serving their nation \u2014 I don\u2019t know what we can say to bring these spirits back.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He urged Ghanaians not to let the tragedy derail national progress, but to continue building on the vision and mission of those who died in service.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Nana-Kwame-Bediako-calls-for-unity.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cThey\u2019ve become the heroes of my lifetime. Not only am I proud of them, but they\u2019ve inspired me. We should not stop serving our country,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Responding to calls for an overhaul of the military\u2019s aircraft fleet, Bediako acknowledged safety concerns but cautioned against focusing solely on equipment.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe human is more important than the machines. Accidents happen \u2014 whether it\u2019s a new or old machine, tragedy can still strike,\u201d he noted. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cRight now, as a nation, we\u2019re mourning. We should take the death of these heroes very seriously and let it inspire us.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, the government, and President John Mahama.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI wish all the families God\u2019s strength, wisdom, and courage. And to the government, I urge you to stay strong so this nation can remain strong. 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