His death was announced by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) 's Deputy National Communications Officer, Malik Basintale, in a Facebook post. Ernest Yaw Kumi (July 7, 2025)The Member of Parliament for Akwatia, Ernest Yaw Kumi, died on July 7, 2025, at the age of 40. Dr Edward Omane Boamah (August 6, 2025)The former Minister of Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, tragically died on August 6, 2025. ⁠Alhaji Muniru Mohammed - Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator (August 6, 2025)The former acting Deputy National Security Coordinator also lost his life in the same helicopter crash on August 6, 2025. Defence Minister Dr Omane Boamah, Dr Murtala Mohammed and others deadAs the leader of the 31st December Women's Movement, she championed women's rights, youth empowerment, and community development for decades.

Source: GhanaWeb December 27, 2025 10:12 UTC