Ghana is in mourning after a tragic helicopter crash claimed the lives of eight people, including Defense Minister Edward Omane Boamah and Environment Minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed. The military Z9 helicopter, en route from Accra to Obuasi in the Ashanti region, vanished from radar and was later found in a forested area. Apart from the ministers, the aircraft also carried other high-ranking officials and three crew members from the Ghana Air Force. The flight was reportedly headed to an event focused on illegal mining, a major national concern. President John Mahama declared three days of mourning, calling the accident a national tragedy. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause, with the nation left in shock over the loss of its prominent leaders.
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