The Royal Sweet Queens International, a women’s association based in the New Juaben North Municipal of the Eastern Region, has joined the nation to mourn the eight patriots who died in a helicopter crash at Sikakrom in the Adansi of the Ashanti Region.
The victims were Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, the Defense Minister, Dr. Murtala Mohammed, the Environment Minister, and six others.
The tragedy occurred on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, when the deceased were attending the official launch of the Responsible Corporate Mining and Skills Development Program in Obuasi. This initiative aimed to enable miners to engage in proper mining procedures to protect the environment.
The Government of Ghana is giving them a state burial today, Friday, August 15, at the State House to honour their efforts and contributions towards the growth and development of the country.
The Women’s Organizer for New Juaben North Constituency on the ticket of the opposition New Patriotic Party, Dora Quarshie, who doubles as the executive member of the association, described the death of the victims as a big blow for the country.
She said that their passing has created a big vacuum for their respective families.
Dora Quarshie furthered by saying that Dr. Omane Boamah was the only person from Koforidua who was in a key position in the NDC government that could have helped develop New Juaben, noting that his untimely death has the potential of shutting down dreams of many youth in the area.
The Chief Executive Officer of the Royal Sweet Queens International, Felicia Boateng, on behalf of the members, extends her condolences to President John Mahama and the bereaved families.
She stated that these national tragedy have weakened everybody because the two government officials and six others served the country with dignity.
They wore a black dress to sympathize with the bereaved families when they embarked on a float to create public awareness of the official launch of their association in Oyoko on Saturday, August 16.
By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.
Source// Obohnewsonline.com.
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