Former Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has called for a parliamentary inquiry into the August 6 military helicopter crash that claimed eight lives, including two cabinet ministers.

Speaking to Channel One News’ Fauzu Masawudu at the burial of Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, and Alhaji Limuna Muniru Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator, Dr. Adam emphasised the need for thorough investigation to prevent future tragedies.

“While the Ghana Armed Forces have launched an investigation, it is crucial that Parliament also sets up its own inquiry. This will ensure wider accountability and help us learn critical lessons to prevent such accidents from happening again,” he stated.

Former Interior Minister Ambrose Dery also expressed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families.

“Our thoughts are with them during this difficult time. The entire nation owes them gratitude and prayers for strength to endure their loss,” he said.

President John Dramani Mahama revealed that forensic reports for all eight victims, whose bodies were severely burnt, have been received following DNA analyses conducted in South Africa.

In line with Islamic tradition, Janazah prayers for the two officials were performed at the Forecourt of the State House in Accra, led by National Chief Imam Sheikh Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu, before their burial at the Military Cemetery near Burma Camp.

The crash claimed eight lives, including Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah; Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed; former parliamentary candidate Samuel Aboagye; National Democratic Congress (NDC) Vice Chairman Samuel Sarpong; and Alhaji Limuna Muniru Mohammed.

The crew who perished were Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Manin Twum-Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.

The government declared a three-day national mourning period, which included a flower-laying ceremony from August 7 and a memorial service on August 9.

A state funeral for all victims is scheduled for Friday, August 15, 2025, at Black Star Square in Accra.

On August 6, the Ghana Armed Forces reported that the Z-9 helicopter, carrying three crew members and five passengers, went “off the radar” shortly after departing Accra at 09:12 GMT en route to Obuasi for an anti-illegal mining event. A search-and-rescue operation later confirmed all aboard had died.