A sombre vigil at the Christ the King Parish in Accra on Thursday, August 14, was filled with emotion as the children of the late Defence Minister, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, delivered a deeply moving tribute, describing him as “irreplaceable” and a father whose love, guidance, and compassion shaped their lives.
Speaking through emotions, they recounted the values he instilled in them, teaching that success was not measured only by personal achievements but by the lives touched along the way.
“Your love was steady, your love was gentle, and it was the warmth that filled our home,” they said.
They recalled his unwavering presence in their lives, even during official travels. “You called us every day when you travelled. You never missed our special moments. You taught us to dream big but stay grounded. You showed us that compassion is strength, but speaking the truth is an obligation, and that service to others is the greatest legacy one can leave,” they shared.
The tribute turned emotional as they struggled to come to terms with the sudden loss. “Daddy, why did you leave us so soon? Never in a million years would we have imagined this.
“Who will we call in the middle of the night when we have questions? Who will have the answers? You are irreplaceable, Edwardo,” they said, their voices breaking.
Dr. Omane Boamah was among eight people who lost their lives in the August 6 military helicopter crash. The accident also claimed the lives of Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation; former parliamentary candidate Samuel Aboagye; National Democratic Congress (NDC) Vice Chairman Samuel Sarpong; and Alhaji Limuna Muniru Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator.
The crew members who perished were Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Manin Twum-Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.
A state funeral for the victims is scheduled for Friday, August 15, in Accra. However, Dr. Murtala Muhammed and Alhaji Limuna Muniru Mohammed have already been laid to rest according to Islamic rites.
