Justice Torkornoo (2nd L) with partner
Suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has laid a wreath in memory of the eight (8) Ghanaians who lost their lives in the tragic helicopter accident on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
Justice Torkornoo, who was in an all-black long dress and corresponding shoes and handbag, visited the premises of the Ministry of Defence where she also signed the book of condolence in their honour.
She was accompanied by her husband, Francis Torkornoo, as she honoured the memories of the gallant eight who lost their lives in service to the nation.
Justice Torkornoo was also spotted sharing a warm embrace with the children of the late Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), while she consoled them for their loss.
She joined a growing list of Ghanaians and foreigners who have consoled the bereaved families, laid wreath and signed the book of condolence in memory of the victims.
Tragic Accident
On Wednesday, August 6, 2025, a Ghana Armed Forces helicopter carrying government officials, party members, and personnel from the Ghana Armed Forces, crashed into forest near Adansi Brofoyedru in the Ashanti Region, killing all eight (8) on board.
Among the deceased were Defence Minister, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah; Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Alhaji Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, NDC Vice Chairman, Dr. Samuel Sarpong, Deputy National Security Coordinator, Alhaji Muniru Mohammed, and former NDC parliamentary candidate for Obuasi East, Samuel Aboagye.
The rest were Squadron Leader Peter Baafemi Anala, Flying Officer Twum Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah – all serving officers of the Ghana Armed Forces who died in the line of duty.
A state burial was held on Sunday, August 10, 2025 at the Forecourt of the State House for the late Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed and Alhaji Muniru Limuna Mohammed, who were later buried at the Military Cemetery at Tse Addo in Accra, in line with Islamic tradition.
BY Gibril Abdul Razak