Hon. Sam George has shared a deeply emotional tribute following the tragic death of Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, who perished in the recent Ghana Air Force helicopter crash near Adansi Akrofuom. The post, shared on his Instagram, offers a raw and personal glimpse into the depth of grief felt by one of Ghana’s prominent political figures.
In his message, Sam George expresses profound sorrow and disbelief, asking, “Where do I start and to whom do I turn?” He describes the late Boamah as a calm and warm individual whose sudden departure has left him and others in despair. The pain, he writes, is overwhelming and impossible to fully express.
The tribute reveals the close bond between the two men, extending far beyond politics. Sam George refers to Boamah as “Boss,” while Boamah called him “Bro.” He recounts how Boamah cared deeply for his family, choosing schools for his children and regularly checking on their academic progress. “You were not a colleague,” Sam George writes, “you were the elder brother I didn’t have.”
Boamah’s mentorship was especially significant in the past seven months, during which Sam George was appointed Minister. Boamah guided him through Cabinet preparations and offered consistent support. His absence, Sam George laments, leaves a void that feels insurmountable. “Who do I turn to now?” he asks.
The tribute also touches on the spiritual struggle that accompanies such a loss. Sam George admits that his faith is shaken and his belief is gone. “We are told to give thanks in all things,” he writes, “but how can I give thanks in this? How do I say it is well? It is certainly not well.”
He ends with a heart-wrenching plea, calling out to Boamah as if he might still answer. “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.”
This tribute has resonated widely across Ghana, capturing the emotional weight of a national tragedy and the personal loss felt by those closest to Dr. Omane Boamah. It stands as a testament to the impact he had—not only as a public servant, but as a friend, mentor, and brother.
