At a solemn wreath-laying ceremony in Jubilee House gardens, New Patriotic Party stalwart Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh (“Napo”) called for unity and sustained compassion toward families of Ghana’s recent helicopter crash victims.
The former Energy Minister framed the tragedy which killed two cabinet ministers and six others as a moment for “sober reflection” beyond partisan lines.
“Very soon, when ceremonies end, bereaved families face their pain alone,” warned Prempeh, his voice breaking as he honored personal connections to the deceased.
He revealed Defense Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah was his “medical brother,” while Environment Minister Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed had been a daily confidant during heated campaigns. Former Ashanti Minister Dr. Samuel Sarpong, he noted, shared 25 years of collaboration.
His appeal cut through ritual: “True leadership is service.” He urged tangible, long-term support for affected families and challenged politicians to prioritize citizens’ welfare over rhetoric.
If you’ve followed Ghana’s response, you’ll recognize this as the first high-level NPP figure publicly bridging divides during national mourning.
The three-day observance ends tomorrow, but Prempeh’s message lingers: “Build the Ghana our fallen dreamed of.”
