The Jospong Group of Companies has joined the nation in mourning the eight distinguished Ghanaians who tragically lost their lives in a military helicopter crash on 6 August 2025.

The victims included Cabinet ministers, senior public officials, and military officers.

In an official statement issued by Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, Executive Chairman of the Group, the company described the incident as a “heartbreaking loss to families, government, and the nation.”

Among those who perished in the crash were:

Hon. Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah – Minister for Defence

Hon. Alhaji Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed – Minister for Environment

Hon. Alhaji Muniru Mohammed Limuna – Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator

Hon. Samuel Sarpong – Former Ashanti Regional Minister and NDC Vice Chairman

Mr. Samuel Aboagye – Former Parliamentary Candidate

Squadron Leader Peter Baferni Anala – Ghana Air Force

Flying Officer Manaen (Amaning) Twum Ampadu – Ghana Air Force

Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah – Ghana Armed Forces

“Ghana has lost true patriots—public servants and defenders of our sovereignty who acted with distinction,” the statement read.

On behalf of the Jospong Group, Dr. Agyepong extended deepest condolences to the bereaved families, affirming the company’s solidarity with the government and people of Ghana during this period of national mourning.

“May their souls find perfect peace,” he added in a spiritual tribute.

The Jospong Group, a major Ghanaian conglomerate with operations across sectors including waste management, finance, and ICT, described the moment as one of corporate and civic reflection, urging Ghanaians to honour the memory and legacy of those lost