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Tinubu commiserates with Ghana over helicopter crash

‎The crash, which occurred Wednesday in Ghana’s southern Ashanti region, killed all on board.

• August 6, 2025
Tinubu, John Mahama and Ghanaian helicopter crash
Tinubu, John Mahama and Ghanaian helicopter crash [Credit:NDTV]

President Bola Tinubu has extended heartfelt condolences to President John Mahama and people of Ghana over a tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight Ghanaians, including two ministers.

‎This is contained in a statement issued by presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga on Wednesday in Abuja.

‎The crash, which occurred Wednesday in Ghana’s southern Ashanti region, killed all on board, among them defence minister Edward Boamah and environment minister Ibrahim Muhammed.

Mr ‎Tinubu assures Mr Mahama and all Ghanaians that the thoughts and prayers of the government and people of Nigeria are with them during the time of profound national loss.

‎The president urged the Ghanaian nation and the bereaved families to find comfort in the knowledge that their loved ones died in the line of patriotic service to the country.

‎“He prayed for the peaceful repose of the souls of the departed and strength for those they left behind.”

 (NAN)

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