From Tragedy to Legacy of Service
By Shine Esi Kwawukumey The nation has wept. From the tragic crash of the GAF Z9 helicopter in Adansi on August 6, 2025, to the candlelight vigils, the solemn laying of sympathy flower bouquets, the funerals, and the final prayers of farewell, Ghana has walked together in grief. But beyond the mourning of eight gallant patriots, lies a deeper question: what lessons do we carry forward from their lives of service and sacrifice? The crash claimed the lives of eight distinguished Ghanaians — Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, Minister for Defence; Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, Minister for Environment; Samuel Aboagye, former parliamentary candidate; Samuel Sarpong, NDC Vice Chairman; Alhaji Limuna Muniru Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator; Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala; Flying Officer Manean Twum Ampadu; and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah. On Sunday, August 10, the nation witnessed the Islamic burials of Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed and Alhaji Limuna...