Members of the Defence Press Corps (DPC) on Wednesday, August 13, joined countless sympathisers in Ghana and across the globe to pay their respects to the late Minister for Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, who tragically lost his life in a helicopter crash on August 6. The crash claimed the lives of eight individuals in total.
In a solemn display of mourning, DPC members laid flowers at the forecourt of the Jubilee House and the Ministry of Defence, and signed the book of condolence in honour of the late minister.
As a group that worked closely with the Ministry of Defence and Dr. Boamah, the DPC expressed deep sorrow over the loss. Speaking on behalf of the corps, the Dean of the Defence Press Corps, Joseph Armstrong Gold-Alorgbey, shared his disbelief and sadness over the minister’s passing.
“I still cannot believe that Dr. Boamah is gone,” he said. “He was one of the few ministers who recognised the existence of the press corps and engaged with all members within two weeks of assuming office.”
Mr. Gold-Alorgbey extended heartfelt condolences to the minister’s immediate family and the nation at large. He also urged the government and the yet-to-be-appointed new Minister for Defence not to lose sight of the critical issues Dr. Boamah was addressing before his untimely death.
“Government must remember the discoveries made by Dr. Boamah and act accordingly,” he stated. “This includes addressing the theft of ammunition and the abandoned housing projects meant for soldiers and officers.”
He concluded by calling on the incoming defence minister to build upon the foundation laid by Dr. Boamah and to continue the important work he began.
