“I Have Questions to Ask God… Very Serious Questions” – Sam George Writes Following the Passing of Close Friend Omane Boamah in Tragic Helicopter Crash

The Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram and Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovation, Hon. Sam Nartey George, has expressed deep sorrow following the tragic death of Defence Minister, Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, in the recent military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of several government officials and servicemen.

In an emotionally charged Facebook post, Sam George poured out his grief over the loss of a man he described not only as a colleague but also a mentor and a brother.

“Where do I start and to whom do I turn?” the Minister began, struggling to come to terms with the sudden loss. “Everyone else is distraught and in despair. How does such tragedy befall a man so calm and warm? How do you leave me and the squad like this?”

Hon. George revealed the close personal bond he shared with Dr. Boamah, describing him as his “compass and guiding light,” especially over the past seven months since joining Cabinet. According to him, Dr. Boamah had been instrumental in his political growth, constantly offering support, mentorship, and even taking interest in the education of his children.

“No one has been of greater help or support to me in my political career. I call you Boss and you call me Bro. You didn’t just care about my politics, you cared and loved my family,” he wrote.

He recounted how the late Defence Minister would frequently check on his children’s academic progress, advise him on sensitive political matters, and call to discuss his social media posts.

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“You would call me and admonish me when you saw a social media post of mine. Who would guide me now?” he lamented.

The post also reflected the raw pain and spiritual struggle Sam George is grappling with. “My faith is shaken. My belief is gone. We are told to give thanks in all things. How can I give thanks in this? How do I say it is well? It is certainly not well! I have questions to ask God. Very serious questions.”

The Ningo-Prampram legislator concluded with a tearful plea for his departed mentor to somehow return:
“Kofi Omane Boamah, wake up and tell me to activate all body cameras. Call me and say Dzata, you have done your thing again. Just pick your call, Boss. Please!”

The nation continues to mourn the devastating loss of Dr. Boamah and the others who perished in the crash in the Adansi area of the Ashanti Region. Tributes from across the political divide continue to pour in as Ghanaians struggle to come to terms with the tragedy.