Accra: The Board and Management of the Regional Maritime University (RMU) has expressed its deepest condolences to the Government and the bereaved families, following the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight national officers on August 6, 2025.

According to Ghana News Agency, a statement issued and signed by Dr. Jethro W. Brooks Jr., the Ag. Vice Chancellor, said the University joined the nation in mourning the loss of these gallant individuals who died in line of duty. The eight National Officers were in the Ghana Air Force Z-9 helicopter when it crashed in the Adansi-Akrofuom District.

The victims included two cabinet Ministers: Defence Minister, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, and Environment, Science and Technology Minister, Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed. The other six were Alhaji Mohammed Muniru Limuna, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator; Dr. Samuel Sarpong, Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC); Mr. Samuel Aboagye, Deputy Director General of NADMO; Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala; Flying Officer Manin Twum-Ampadu; and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.

They were en route to Obuasi to participate in the formal launch of the Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme, a flagship initiative aimed at combating illegal small-scale mining and promoting responsible, skill-based mining practices.

The government had declared three days of national mourning effective August 7, 2025, and had commenced public laying of flowers at the Jubilee House Ceremonial Garden.

"We join the nation in mourning the loss of these gallant individuals who died while on national duty, and they will forever be remembered for their service and sacrifice," the statement said. "On behalf of the RMU and its Member States, Cameroon, The Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, and Sierra Leone, we extend heartfelt sympathies to the families of the fallen heroes."

The statement concluded with a message of hope: "May the memory of the departed continue to inspire unity, patriotism, and a renewed sense of purpose among all citizens."