President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed his heartfelt condolences to President John Mahama, as well as to the government and people of Ghana, mourning the tragic helicopter crash that took the lives of Defence Minister Edward Omane Boamah, Environment Minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, and six others.
A statement by Presidential Spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, conveyed the assurances of the Nigerian leader to President Mahama and all Ghanaians that the thoughts and prayers of the government and people of Nigeria are with them during this time of profound national loss.
The President urged the Ghanaian nation and the bereaved families and friends to find comfort in the knowledge that their loved ones died in the line of patriotic service to the country.
He prays for the peaceful repose of the souls of the departed and strength for those left behind.