African Development Bank President Mourns Ghana Helicopter Crash Victims

7 August 2025
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African Development Bank (Abidjan)

The President of the African Development Bank Group, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has extended heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of Ghana following Wednesday's tragic helicopter crash, which claimed the lives of eight people, including two ministers.

"I am deeply saddened by the helicopter crash that led to the loss of eight people, including Ghana's Defence Minister Edward Omane Boamah and Environment Minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed. It is devastating news and a national tragedy," Adesina said in a statement released shortly after the news of the crash broke.

He added: "At this time of national grief and mourning, my wife Grace and I, together with the African Development Bank's staff, Management, and Boards of Directors, express our heartfelt condolences to President John Mahama, the bereaved families, and the entire Government and people of Ghana."

"May God grant you and the affected families, strength and comfort. May the souls of the departed rest in peace."

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