Ghana Army Helicopter Crash: Samuel Sarpong's Wife Inconsolable as She Mourns Her Husband's Demise
- A fatal helicopter crash in a forest near Obuasi has claimed the lives of eight people, including two cabinet ministers, on Wednesday, August 6, 2025
- NDC Vice Chairman Dr Samuel Sarpong was among the victims of the tragic incident that has sent the nation into a state of mourning
- In a video, the former Ashanti Regional Minister's wife evoked sadness as she mourned her late husband at their residence
Former Ashanti Regional Minister Dr Samuel Sarpong passed away in the tragic Ghana Army helicopter crash at Adansi Akrofum in the Ashanti Region on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
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The Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) was among eight individuals whose lives ended in the unfortunate incident.
Defence Minister Dr Edward Omane Boamah, Minister for Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Deputy National Security Coordinator Limuna Muniru, and Former Parliamentary Candidate for Obuasi East Samuel Aboagye were among the victims of the tragic helicopter crash.
Army personnel Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Manin Twum-Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah also tragically passed away.
The late Dr Samuel Sarpong, who previously served as the Mayor of Kumasi, was travelling with the other victims to the launch of the Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (rCOMSDEP) in Obuasi.
Their tragic demise has devastated Ghanaians, including President John Dramani Mahama, who suspended all his scheduled activities and programmes for the rest of the week.
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The president also declared three days of mourning for the helicopter crash victims, starting from Thursday, August 7, 2025.
Samuel Sarpong's wife weeps after his demise
Following his tragic passing, footage of Samuel Sarpong's wife in an emotional state at their residence has emerged on social media.
In the video shared by Kumasi-based radio station Akoma FM, the former Ashanti Regional Minister's widow was inconsolable as she mourned her late husband.
The elderly-looking woman screamed in agony as she called on God to help her deal with her significant loss.
The late Samuel Sarpong's friends, family, and church colleagues had visited the residence in the Ashanti Region to commiserate with the widow.
The video of Samuel Sarpong's wife weeping after his demise is below:
Reactions to Samuel Sarpong's wife weeping
YEN.com.gh has gathered some comments from many social media users below:
Nana Abena commented:
"Oh God, why? Ghanaians have cried a lot in 2025. Awurade hunu ye mobo!😭😭😭😭."
Estel Odebs wrote:
"And the Presbyterian hymn playing in the background is aggravating more sorrow."
Anita Livewell said:
"God, please let your Holy Spirit comfort this woman. Please hear my humble prayer."
Bempah Osei-Amo commented:
"Death is always near, yet no one knows when it will strike. Remembering this can help us live with more purpose, love, and gratitude."
Eyewitness gives account of helicopter crash
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that an eyewitness gave an account of the helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight people, including the Defence Minister, Dr Omane Boamah.
In an interview, the young man recounted the events that led to the unfortunate incident in the forest near Obuasi on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
The eyewitness also shared information about the scenes from the helicopter crash site after he and other individuals rushed there following the incident.
Source: YEN.com.gh
