Ex-President George Weah mourns Ghana helicopter crash victims: ‘A profound loss’

Former Liberian President George Weah

Former Liberian president George Weah has voiced heartfelt grief after a helicopter crash in Ghana that took the lives of top government leaders, including the country’s defence and environment ministers.

In a statement released by his office on Wednesday, Weah called the deaths “a profound loss,” extending heartfelt condolences to the people of Ghana and the families of the victims. He urged Ghanaians to “find solace in the Lord,” assuring them of his prayers and solidarity.

Though he has left office, Weah’s influence in West African circles endures. He shares a long-standing personal bond with Ghana—a country he has often referred to as a “brother nation.” Over the years, he has built close ties with Ghana’s political leaders and has frequently praised the country’s role in regional peace. In mourning with Ghana, Weah implied that true leadership speaks loudest in quiet and compassionate moments.

National mourning has been declared in Ghana following the crash, with all flags ordered to fly at half-mast as the nation comes to terms with this profound tragedy.

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