- NDC’s Vice Chair, Samuel Sarpong, was part of the eight who died in the helicopter crash on Wednesday, August 6, 2025
- His family visited the Jubilee House to lay a flower in his honour, and his son shared an emotional tribute to his dad
- Social media users who watched the video shared their varied thoughts in the post’s comment section
Emmanuel Sarpong, the son of one of the eight who were killed in a helicopter crash on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, gave a short yet touching tribute in honour of his father, Samuel Sarpong.
Until his demise, Samuel Sarpong was the Vice Chair of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
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Samuel Sarpong and the seven others, comprising five high-ranking government officials and three air force officers, were aboard a Ghana Armed Forces Z-9 helicopter travelling from Accra to Obuasi.
The helicopter went off radar sometime after taking off from Accra and was found to have crashed near Sikaman, in the Adansi Akrofuom area of the Ashanti Region.
A day after the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, announced the demise of the eight, a wreath-laying and candlelight ceremony was held, led by President John Mahama at the Jubilee House.
Afterwards, it was opened for the family of the deceased and the general public to lay their flowers and light candles.
After Samuel Sarpong’s family laid their flowers in honour of the deceased, his first son, Emmanuel Sarpong, paid a glowing tribute to his dad.
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He described his father as one who never discriminated, irrespective of one’s age or political affiliation. He added that they believe that God knows best.
“He meant everything to me, but God knows best. As human beings, we are just passing by in this world. So, I don’t have much to say.”
“My dad was for everyone, both kids and adults. Despite his political affiliation, he opened his arms to both the NPP and the NDC. So, he was loved across all borders,” he added.
Watch the video below:
Ghanaians commiserate with Samuel Sarpong’s family
YEN.com.gh collated some reactions to the post shared on social media. Read them below:
@MicAnaneRoll said:
“Armani is a tough guy!”
@Phay305 wrote:
“This whole adage of ‘god knows best’ thing needs to be studied.”
@teddy_Dwyane said:
“Next of kin vibes.”
Vitus Kpipene wrote:
“Condolences to you and the entire family💔💔💔💔😭😭.”
Ekua White said:
“It is well, dear 😭😭😭.”
Katakyie Alex Agyenkwa Baidoo wrote:
“My condolences Katakyie. OWASS fraternity is grateful for his contribution to the school. Indeed, his was for everyone.”
Ishmael Petit Agbo said:
“He should take heart, it’s not easy.”
Juvenile Asante wrote:
“May Jah Jah give you the needed strength ✊️🙏😇.”
Opoku Ware Jnr said:
“Armani, my condolences, Katakyie.”
Samuel Aboagye’s wife and mother weep inconsolably
YEN.com.gh reported that the NDC’s Parliamentary candidate for the Obuasi East constituency in the 2024 elections, Samuel Aboagye, was part of the eight who died in a helicopter crash on August 6, 2025.
A video showed his mother and wife crying helplessly after news of the death went viral on social media.
Ghanaians condoled with Aboagye’s family.
Source: YEN.com.gh
