Tributes are pouring in across social media following the tragic deaths of Defence Minister Edward Omane Boamah and Environment, Science and Technology Minister Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, who died in a military helicopter crash in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region on Wednesday, Aug. 6.
The two were among eight individuals, including a presidential staffer and security personnel, who perished when a Ghana Armed Forces Z-9 helicopter went down in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region while en route to Obuasi.
Ghanaians have taken to X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and Instagram to express their grief and honor the memory of the deceased officials.
The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, posted, “Black Wednesday.”
Black Wednesday
— Dr Frank Amoakohene (@DrAmoakohene) August 6, 2025
Media personality, Giovani Caleb wrote: “Oh Chale, my friend is gone. Sad news, Piero. Fine officer.”
Oh Chale, my friend is gone. Sad news Piero. Fine officer pic.twitter.com/nj8T6DzOl6
— G i o v a n i CALEB (@GiovaniCaleb) August 6, 2025
Several hashtags — including #BlackWednesday and #OmaneBoamah are trending as citizens, public officials, and civil society groups share their condolences.
See more reactions below
What is this life??? I can’t breath. Lord have mercy!!!!!!
— Cookie Tee (@TheCookieteeGH) August 6, 2025
I can’t even say RIP. . . . . Omane Boamah || Murtala Muhammed pic.twitter.com/6SCapn3Cpu
If you are praying for the Dr. Edward Omane Boamah reply with ‘AMEN’ Christ is KING, pic.twitter.com/BmGVnmfLy9
— With All Due Respect (@cdzas) August 6, 2025
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