The African Women in Sports Association (AWISA), headquartered in Namibia, has expressed profound sorrow to President John Mahama and all Ghanaians following last week’s military helicopter crash that claimed eight lives.
In an official statement signed by Executive Director Carol Davis, the organization joined the nation in mourning the public servants lost during an anti-illegal mining mission.
“We pray for the peaceful repose of their souls and divine comfort for their families and Ghana during this painful time,” Davis stated. AWISA President Joyce Mahama, based in Ghana, echoed the sentiment, noting: “Though deeply saddened, we trust the Almighty’s wisdom.” She emphasized unity, urging citizens to draw lessons from the tragedy while hoping such incidents never recur.
The victims, Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Environment Minister Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator Muniru Mohammed, NDC Vice Chairman Dr. Samuel Sarpong, former parliamentary candidate Samuel Aboagye, and Air Force members Squadron Leader Peter Anala, Flying Officer Twum Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo were en route to address galamsey (illegal mining) operations when their aircraft crashed in the Ashanti Region.
As Ghana prepares for state funerals, AWISA’s message underscores the incident’s continental resonance. How might this shared grief strengthen pan-African solidarity? For now, the focus remains on honoring lives dedicated to safeguarding Ghana’s future.
