The government has officially invited U.S. forensic experts to assist in the ongoing investigation into the August 6 military helicopter crash that killed eight people, including two cabinet ministers.
The move is a response to a directive from President John Dramani Mahama, who has vowed to “leave no stone unturned” to determine the exact cause of the tragic incident.
The crash, which occurred, sent shockwaves across the nation, given the high-profile nature of the victims.
The Ghana Air Force Z-9 helicopter was reportedly on a mission to launch a community mining scheme aimed at combating illegal mining, locally known as ‘galamsey’.
The incident not only resulted in the loss of prominent political figures but also threatened to derail a key government initiative.
Speaking to the press after signing a book of condolences, Foreign Affairs Minister and a member of the Armed Forces Council, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, confirmed the invitation to the American experts.
His comments underscored the government’s resolve to see the anti-galamsey mission through to the end.
Ablakwa revealed that a mini-cabinet meeting was held earlier in the day (August 14) to address the tragedy.
During the meeting, President Mahama and his appointees resolved to honour the victims by finishing their mission.
“A mini cabinet meeting was held today where the president, together with all appointees, resolved to finish the Galamsey era,” Ablakwa stated.
This commitment signals that the government will not be deterred by the tragic setback.
The fight against galamsey has been a central pillar of the current administration, with the late ministers, Defence Minister Edward Omane Boamah and Environment Minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, at the forefront of the campaign.
The decision to bring in foreign expertise reflects the gravity of the incident and the government’s determination to prevent future tragedies.
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