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BREAKING:  Tragic News Confirmed—Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah and Minister for Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed Dead in Helicopter Crash A devastating helicopter crash occurred today, August 6, 2025, in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region , claiming the lives of prominent government officials and crew members. The victims include: Government Officials: Dr Edward Omane Boamah , Minister of Defence Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed , Minister for Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation Alhaji Muniru Mohammed , Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator Dr Samuel Sarpong , former Minister for Food and Agriculture and Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress Samuel Aboagye , former parliamentary candidate Crew Members: Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala Flying Officer Mane-Twum Ampadu Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah The helicopter, a Ghana Armed Forces Z-9 aircraft , went off the radar shortly after taking off fr...

  Parliament has officially approved the final list of deputy ministers nominated by President John Dramani Mahama, completing the composition of his 60-member ministerial team. The approved nominees are: Madam Dorcas Affo-Toffey, MP for Jomoro, was appointed Deputy Minister for Transport Mr James Gyakye Quayson, MP for Assin North, was appointed Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs Mr Mohammed Adam Sukparu, MP for Sissala West, was appointed Deputy Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations Professor Dr Grace Ayensu-Danquah, MP for Essikado-Ketan, appointed Deputy Minister for Health The Appointments Committee of Parliament, chaired by Mr Bernard Ahiafor, presented its report on the House floor, noting that each nominee demonstrated competence, professionalism, and readiness during their vetting process held on Friday, July 25, 2025. “Mr Speaker, the Committee therefore by consensus recommends to the House, the adoption of its report and approval of the no...