Kwahu Obomeng Residents Set to Hold Vigil for Late Dr Omane Boamah, First Video Emerges

• Kwahu Obomeng residents are set to hold a vigil for the late Ghanaian Defence Minister, Dr Omane Boamah
• In a video sighted by YEN.com.gh, preparations were underway to hold the solemn ceremony for the politician
• Netizens who saw the post about the vigil were heartbroken and expressed mixed reactions in the comments

Residents of Kwahu Obomeng, where Dr Omane Boamah hails from, are set to organise a vigil for the late Ghanaian Defence Minister.

A video sighted by YEN.com.gh showed residents erecting a stage as they prepared to honour the memory of their late kinsman.

In a video, a native of Kwahu Obomeng shared how the community had been deeply affected by the passing of Omane Boamah.

"The people of Kwahu have lost a gem. We are deeply hurt. This is the first time a man from our side has been honoured but God knows best. May his soul rest in peace," the resident said in the clip.

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The vigil for the late minister is set to take place at Adom Park in Obomeng on August 11, 2025. A time has not been announced.

Ghanaians mourn eight in GAF helicopter crash

Ghanaians are still mourning the passing of eight people who perished in the Ghana Armed Forces helicopter crash.

They were on their way to an event targeted at illegal mining when the tragedy happened on August 6, 2025.

Defence Minister, Dr Omane Boamah and Environment Minister, Dr Murtala Muhammed, all died in the crash.

The video of the Kwahu Obomeng native announcing Dr Omane Boamah's vigil is below:

Reactions to residents honouring Dr Omane Boamah

Netizens are struggling to deal with the death of the late Defence Minister. Many expressed their condolences in the comments section of the post.

@Barima wrote:

"Please, if you have little capital, start a candle business, wait. l think people are buying candles more of late."

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@KWAHUweDEY wrote:

"We are coming now."

@Abigail wrote:

"Hmmmmm."

@Maristy wrote:

"May his soul rest in peace 😭🙏."

@MR BASH_12 wrote:

"Please what’s the meaning of the candle night!!! Can anyone explain to me!!"

@Kaakyireakosua❤️💯🥀🔐 wrote:

"May his good soul rest in perfect peace 🙏🏼🙏🏼. Asaaseaban yeti gye3✌️✌️."

@Danso Abeam 1 wrote:

"Oh may his gentle soul rest in peace 😭😭😭😭😭😭."

@Awo Gyaa ✌️wrote:

"May God rest his gentle soul, I’m from Obomeng too, but never knew he’s from there too 😭😭😭."

@Asante Freedom wrote:

"Like the way Kwahu people will get into the Army paaaa and this has happened hmmmm I'm so sorry for the Youth."

Retired officer speaks on when black box would be opened

Meanwhile, a retired army officer has unveiled when the black box of the crashed Ghana Armed Forces helicopter would likely be opened

In a video sighted by YEN.com.gh, the Wing Commander stated that it would take a while for the information from the device to be decoded.

Netizens who saw the former army officer's remarks about the black box were anxious to know more and share their views in the comments.

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

Source: YEN.com.gh