Helicopter Crash: One Ghana Movement Calls for State-Funded Life Insurance Policy for Dependents of Government Appointees
Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), One Ghana Movement, has called for the institution of a government-funded group life insurance policy to cater for the dependents of government appointees, stressing that the State must take deliberate steps to protect the families of individuals who serve the nation.
The call follows the August 6, 2025, military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight Ghanaians, including Minister for Defence, Dr. Omane Boamah, and Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr. Murtala Mohammed.
In a statement issued on August 7, 2025, the NGO expressed its condolences to the bereaved families, colleagues, and the nation, describing the two ministers as “committed supporters” of its work, particularly in the fight against illegal mining through the Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey.
“We honour the memory and legacy of the departed ministers and the other passengers on the helicopter. Both Ministers have been supportive of our work. Their cooperation with the OneGhana Movement and service to Ghana made them OneGhanaian in many ways,” the statement read.
The group recounted Dr. Boamah’s role as Special Guest of Honour at its recent Republic Day public lecture, organised with the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College, and urged that their “fight against Galamsey, which led to the loss of their lives, shall not be in vain.”
One Ghana Movement further called for a thorough and transparent investigation into the cause of the crash and an urgent review of aviation safety protocols to avert future tragedies.
“This sorrowful moment is also a call for unity and resilience,” the statement added, urging Ghanaians to rally around shared values of compassion, support and hope for a peaceful and prosperous nation.
