President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended his condolences to President John Mahama, the government and people of Ghana following the helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Defence Minister Edward Omane Boamah, Environment Minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, and six others.
In a statement by his media aide, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, the president assured President Mahama and all Ghanaians that the thoughts and prayers of the government and people of Nigeria were with them during the time of profound national loss.
The president urged the Ghanaian nation and the bereaved families and friends to find comfort in the knowledge that their loved ones died in the line of patriotic service to the country.
He prayed for the peaceful repose of the souls of the departed and strength for those left behind.
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