Veteran Highlife musician and Presidential Staffer for the Black Stars Experience, Rex Omar, has expressed his full support for a comprehensive investigation into the tragic military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight prominent Ghanaians on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region.
Speaking during a flower-laying and candle-lighting ceremony at the Ceremonial Gardens in front of Jubilee House on Thursday, August 7, Rex Omar joined scores of mourners in paying tribute to the departed.
“They were close allies, and for Dr Omane Boamah, we spoke three days ago and even scheduled a meeting for today—but this is the outcome today,” Rex Omar said emotionally.
“We should all be strong and continue the good work he started. This is a very, very painful incident, and that is why I endorse full investigations into it. This has never happened to Ghana, so I support the call.”
The crash involved a military helicopter transporting senior government officials to a national engagement. Preliminary reports point to either mechanical failure or poor weather conditions, though official investigations are ongoing.
The deceased include:
- Dr Edward Omane Boamah, Minister for Defence
- Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Minister for Environment, Science and Technology
- Alhaji Limuna Muniru Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator
- Dr Samuel Sarpong, National Vice Chairman of the ruling NDC
- Mr Samuel Aboagye, senior party figure
- Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala
- Flight Officer Manaen Twum Ampadu
- Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah
The Government of Ghana has declared a three-day national mourning period, with flags flying at half-mast and a series of commemorative events lined up.
Following the Jubilee House memorial ceremony, a nationwide vigil is scheduled to be held on Saturday, August 9, in honour of the deceased. In the meantime, DNA samples from the remains of the victims have been flown to South Africa for forensic analysis to facilitate proper identification and burial arrangements.
A government delegation accompanied the samples, which were airlifted on Thursday, August 7, to ensure swift and dignified processing.
Rex Omar, who has long been a respected voice in Ghana’s creative and public service spheres, called on all Ghanaians to unite in grief and demand transparency as the nation processes the tragic event.
“Let’s not just mourn. Let’s find out what went wrong so we can protect those who continue to serve,” he concluded.
The artist’s public show of support for a full-scale probe aligns with calls from civil society, political leaders, and citizens who are demanding accountability and clarity around the circumstances that led to one of Ghana’s worst aviation tragedies in recent history.
