GAF Helicopter Crash: Video of Dr Omane Boamah Speaking about Poor State of Presidential Jet Emerges

• The late Dr Omane Boamah, lamented the poor state of Ghana's presidential jet weeks before his tragic passing on August 6, 2025
• In a resurfaced video, the Defence Minister noted that the aircraft was in bad shape and had to undergo routine maintenance
• The resurfaced video broke the hearts of netizens, with many calling on the state to address the issues with the country's fleet

An old video of Dr Omane Boamah speaking about the poor state of Ghana's presidential jet has resurfaced on social media after his death.

In the video sighted by YEN.com.gh, the Minister of Defence spoke about how he felt the aircraft was in poor condition and not fit for its purpose.

"It is sad to note that for some time now, whenever the aircraft goes for either maintenance, repair or overhaul, the date that is scheduled to return to Ghana keeps extending. It’s extended for two months before, for two and a half months before and in this case, as we speak, the aircraft is still not in," he said.

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The video has popped up again after eight people perished in the tragic Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) helicopter accident on August 6, 2025.

Eight people perish in GAF helicopter accident

Eight people, including two prominent government personalities, were the victims of a Ghana Armed Forces helicopter crash which occurred on August 6, 2025.

The two top government officials were the Minister of Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, and the Minister for Environment, Science, and Technology, Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed.

Aside from these, the Deputy National Security Coordinator, Limuna Muniru, former Ashanti Regional Minister Dr Samuel Sarpong, and former legislator Samuel Aboagye, were involved in the crash.

Three army personnel, namely Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Manin Twum-Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah, were also on board.

Omane Boamah raised alarm on presidential jet

There has been no report of a fault with the aircraft that was involved in the accident; however, the late Defence Minister lamented the poor state of the presidential aircraft at a press conference about a month before his passing.

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The video of Dr Omane Boamah speaking about the state of the presidential jet is below:

"We’ve been given a date (the presidential jet would return), but I don’t want to put that date out because I’ve been given too many dates which did not materialise, but we are hoping that this date that has been given, we will see the falcon here in Ghana. However, it doesn’t take away the fact that the presidential jet is sick. The truth is that it is heavily corroded," he said.

Watch the video of the Minister from his 56 Minutes segment is below:

Omane Boamah's warning about presidential jet breaks

Netizens who saw the video of Dr Omane Boamah's warning about the Presidential jet were heartbroken. Many shared their views in the comments section.

@Hayeye wrote:

"Hmmmm...We were forewarned about the weather in August. this shows how careless we are with security."

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@Green.L wrote:

"The problem with black the man is that sometimes we know the problem, but we ignore it, what he’s saying isn’t only about the speech, but to find the solution or secret behind. May his soul rest in peace 😭😭😭"

@Laboscodee wrote:

"Politicians should stop stealing all the money so we can spend judiciously on our infrastructure."

Pope mourns tragic loss in helicopter crash

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Pope Leo XIV had extended his condolences after the tragic loss of eight people in the GAF helicopter crash.

In a touching message, the head of the Catholic Church paid particular tribute to the Ghanaian leaders who died and prayed for their souls.

Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh