By Francis Kobena Tandoh
The African Union (AU) Commission has expressed its condolences to the government of Ghana over the tragic death of eight persons, including the country’s defence minister, in a plane crash, according to a statement late Wednesday.
The statement, signed by H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, expressed their solidarity with the Ghana Armed Forces and the governing National Democratic Congress.
“The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has learned with deep sorrow of the tragic helicopter crash in the Ashanti Region of the Republic of Ghana, which claimed the lives of eight people, including Ghana’s Minister of Defence, Edward Omane Boamah, and Minister of Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation, Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed,” read the statement.
“The Chairperson conveys his heartfelt condolences to H.E. President John Dramani Mahama, the Government and people of Ghana, and the bereaved families of all those who lost their lives in this national tragedy. He also expresses his solidarity with the Ghana Armed Forces and the ruling National Democratic Congress during this difficult time,” it added.
The AU Commission further stated it stands with Ghana in mourning the loss of the eight persons.
Two cabinet ministers, three senior Ghana government officials, and three crew members died when the Ghana Air Force helicopter they were traveling in crashed on Wednesday morning. Enditem
Source: Ghana Eye Report
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