MIIF Chairman urges national unity following wreath-laying ceremony for helicopter crash victims

The Board Chairman of the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF), Mr Richard Kwame Asante, has described the tragic August 6 helicopter accident which claimed the lives of eight gallant statesmen including two key cabinet ministers, as a collective loss which must help to better unite the nation.

Consequently, he called on all to rally behind the government and families of the bereaved in what he described as a “difficult moment of intense grief”.
Mr. Asante made these remarks when he led a high-powered delegation from MIIF, including Chief Executive Officer Mrs Justina Nelson and other Fund executives, to lay a wreath at the Jubilee House in honour of the fallen public servants.

While acknowledging the nation’s profound grief over the loss of these gallant souls, Mr. Asante called on all Ghanaians to unite in working toward national renewal and keying into the Reset Agenda to make Ghana great again.

He conveyed the heartfelt sympathies of MIIF’s board, management, and staff to President John Dramani Mahama, Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, the entire government, the National Democratic Congress, the Ghana Armed Forces, and the bereaved families, concluding with the prayer: “May their souls rest in perfect peace.”

MIIF’s Official Statement
In an earlier statement, MIIF expressed its profound sorrow, saying: “At MIIF, we are deeply grieved by this monumental loss. These were not merely public officials; they were devoted fathers, loving husbands, inspiring mentors, and unwavering guardians of our democracy who dedicated their lives to Ghana’s service.

“Dr. Edward Omane Boamah’s steadfast dedication to national security remains an enduring legacy that will continue to inspire generations of Ghanaians to serve with honor and distinction. Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed’s passionate commitment to environmental stewardship and technological progress touched countless lives and advanced Ghana’s development aspirations.
“The profound tragedy that these exemplary leaders, who devoted their entire careers to protecting and advancing Ghana’s interests, should perish while still answering the call of national duty, deepens our collective anguish. Their families have been deprived of their beloved patriarchs, and Ghana has lost irreplaceable repositories of wisdom, experience, and patriotic service.
“As custodians of Ghana’s sovereign wealth through MIIF, we intimately understand the weight of national responsibility and the sacrifices inherent in public service. These fallen heroes embodied the highest ideals of patriotic duty, consistently prioritizing Ghana’s welfare above personal comfort and safety,” the release added.