Here is how Indonesia reacted to the deadly helicopter crash involving two ministers

The government of the Republic of Indonesia is mourning with the people of Ghana over the death of eight citizens following a helicopter crash at Adansi Akrofuom in the Ashanti Region.

The crash claimed the lives of two cabinet ministers, namely Dr Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, the Minister of Defence, and Alhaji Dr Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, the Minister of Environment, Science and Technology.

The others are former Ashanti Region Minister Dr Samuel Sarpong, Deputy National Security Coordinator Alhaji Muniru Ibrahim, and Deputy Director of the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) Samuel Aboagye.

The rest are Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Manaen Twum Ampadu and Sergeant Ernest Addo.

In a tribute issued by the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Indonesia, HE Paskal A. B. Rois, on Wednesday, August 6, the incident “has deeply shaken us”.

“We mourn alongside the people of Ghana during this difficult time,” goes the tribute.

“These distinguished sons of Ghana served with distinction, honour, and a true spirit of patriotism.”

It added that the loss is not only a national tragedy for Ghana but a great loss to the African continent and to nations like Indonesia that share strong diplomatic and developmental bonds with Ghana.

“As we extend our prayers and support, we reaffirm our unwavering solidarity with the Republic of Ghana and the families affected by this irreparable loss.”