Alhaji Habib Iddrisu, the Deputy Minority Whip and Member of Parliament for Tolon, has invoked the Right to Information (RTI) Act to formally demand that President John Dramani Mahama publish an update on the GAF helicopter crash probe.
In a statement, Habib Iddrisu recounted the Presidency’s pledge to release the committee’s report or provide an update within 30 days of the commencement of the probe.
According to him, it’s been over two months since the commencement of the committee’s work, but the public has no knowledge about the report so far.
In his statement dated October 27, 2025, the MP invoked Article 21(1)(f) of the 1992 Constitution and Section 18 of the Right to Information Act, 2019 (Act 989) to demand the information in the interest of the Ghanaian public.
The letter read, “Over two months after the commencement of the committee’s work, the public must have knowledge about the report to prove the government’s transparency during such emergency situations”.
“In light of the time that has passed and the significant public interest in this matter, I respectfully request a copy of the investigative report or update.”
The MP stated in his letter. “The public deserves to know what led to this tragic loss of such prominent figures and dedicated public servants.”
“This would not only keep the public informed but also reflect the government’s commitment to transparency during this difficult time,” he added.
Recall, Dr Omane Boamah and Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, two cabinet members, passed away following a helicopter crash at Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region on Wednesday, August 6.
The helicopter was carrying eight individuals, including three crew members and five passengers, among them the ministers, a presidential staffer identified as Samuel Sarpong, and the ministers’ security detail.
Muniru Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator, and Samuel Aboagye, a former Parliamentary Candidate, and Samuel Sarpong, Vice Chairman of NDC, have all been confirmed dead.
The crew members are Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Manin Twum-Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.
The victims lost their lives en route to the launch of the Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (rCOMSDEP) in Obuasi on August 6, 2025.
Subsequently, the government announced on August 25 that a committee of inquiry had been set up to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash and promised that findings would be made public within 30 days.
See the statement below:
