WTO Chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Mourns Ghanaian Ministers Killed in Helicopter Crash

Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), has expressed her heartfelt condolences to President John Dramani Mahama and the people of Ghana following the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of two senior cabinet members and six others.

The victims included:

• Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammad, Minister of Environment, Science, and Technology

• Dr. Edward Kofi Boamah, Minister of Defence

The incident occurred in Ghana’s Ashanti Region, where the Z9 military helicopter was transporting the delegation from Accra to Obuasi for an official event.

On her official X (formerly Twitter) handle, Dr. Okonjo-Iweala shared her sympathy:

“My deepest condolences to HE President John Dramani Mahama @JDMahama, the bereaved families, and the people of Ghana for the tragic loss of the Hon. Min. of Defence Dr Edward Kofi Boamah and the Hon. Min. of Environment, Science and Technology Dr Ibrahim Murtala Muhammad and six others in a terrible helicopter crash.

May their souls rest in perfect peace.”

The crash has sent shockwaves through Ghana and the broader West African region, with many leaders, institutions, and citizens mourning the sudden loss of two respected public servants.

Investigations into the cause of the crash are ongoing, as authorities work to determine what led to the fatal accident in one of the country’s busiest regions.