A former Deputy Defence Minister, Major Derrick Oduro (Rtd), has ruled out claims that a mechanical fault may have caused the helicopter crash at Adansi on August 6, 2025.
With experience with the Ghana Armed Forces and their maintenance routine, he doubted the accident was caused by a mechanical fault.
He explained that with the strict routine and the highly professional fly officers, it will be very rare that a mechanical fault caused the crash.
Major Derrick Oduro (Rtd), who was speaking on Accra-based Asempa FM’s Ekosiisen, said, “This can only be about bad weather and not a faulty helicopter. I’ve used that same aircraft several times without any issues. The military follows rigorous checklists before every flight. Accidents like this rarely happen”.
8 people have lost their lives in a helicopter crash at Adansi in the Ashanti Region. 5 of the deceased are top government officials, while three are personnel of the Ghana Armed Forces.
Chief of Staff Julius Debrah, while announcing the accident, described the incident as a “national tragedy” and announced that all national flags will fly at half-mast until further notice in honour of the victims.
The list includes
- Dr Edward Omane Boamah – Minister for Defence
- Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed – Minister for Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation
- Alhaji Muniru Mohammed – Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator
- Dr Samuel Sarpong – Vice Chairman, National Democratic Congress (NDC)
- Samuel Aboagye – Former parliamentary candidate
Military Crew:
- Squadron Leader Peter Anala
- Flying Officer Twum Ampadu
- Sergeant Ernest Addo
