Haruna Iddrisu Visits Omane Boamah's Mother in Koforidua, Gets Her Smiling in Video
- Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has visited Leticia Asante, mother of late Defence Minister Omane Boamah, in Koforidua
- In a video, Iddrisu, who was in town for a working visit, comforted the grieving mother, bringing a big smile to her face
- The video of the minister's visit, which emerged online, triggered heartwarming reactions as social media praised him
Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has visited Madam Leticia Asante, the mother of the late Defence Minister Dr Edward Kofi Omane Boamah.
Source: Instagram
Haruna Iddrisu visited Madam Asante's home in Koforidua in the Eastern Region on Thursday, January 29, 2026, as part of a working tour of the region.
The Minister of Education, South Korea’s Ambassador to Ghana, Park Kyongsig, and other senior officials from the Ministry of Education, inspected the newly constructed University of Engineering and Agricultural Sciences (UEAS) at Bunso.
He also broke ground for a multi-storey building in honour of Dr Omane Boamah at his alma mater, Pope John’s Senior High School and Minor Seminary.
Watch the Instagram video below:
Despite his seemingly tight schedule, Iddrisu made time to meet the bereaved mother to extend his sympathies and offer support to the family, five months after the late minister's burial.
Haruna Iddrisu gets Omane Boamah's mother smiling
Upon his arrival at the house, Haruna Iddrisu got locked in a warm embrace with Omane Boamah's mother. He comforted the grieving mother and reassured her that:
"God will see you through; God will give you the strength."
The mother, visibly moved by the gesture, expressed her appreciation for the continued support she has received since her son's passing.
"I thank you all for your support," she said.
Watch the Instagram video of their encounter below:
The passing of Omane Boamah
Dr Omane Boamah passed away on August 6, 2025, in a military helicopter crash while on official duty.
The Ghana Armed Forces Z-9 helicopter was en route from Accra to Obuasi for an anti-illegal mining engagement when it crashed in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region.
All eight people aboard the aircraft perished in the crash, including:
- Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, Minister of Environment, Science and Technology
- Muniru Mohammed Limuna, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator
- Samuel Sarpong, NDC Vice-Chair
- Samuel Aboagye, a former parliamentary candidate
- Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala
- Flying Officer Manaen Twum Ampadu
- Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah
The tragedy marked one of the most significant losses of government and military personnel in recent Ghanaian history, prompting national mourning.
Source: Instagram
Reactions as Haruna Iddrisu visits Omane-Boamah's mother
The video of Haruna Iddrisu's visit to Omane Boamah's mother has warmed hearts online. Many took to the comment section to praise the Education Minister. YEN.com.gh captured some reactions below.
Kofi Ofosu Nkansah said:
"This is beautiful. Well done, Minister."
Abdul-Rahman Fuseini Napari said:
"Hon Haruna Iddrisu is a very thoughtful person. Compassion towards this woman and the other relatives of the other victims is a must for state actors."
Lawrencia Abena Wurah said:
"Awwwwwww, the hug is everything."
Alhassan Mohammed Hafiz said:
"The Compassionate Hon Haruna Iddrisu Gangdu. The smiles on the Old lady gladdened my heart and made me teary. May Allah richly bless you and grant you all your wishes and aspirations."
Omane Boamah feared dying before his mother
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Communications Minister, Sam George, had shared that Omane Boamah's biggest fear in life was to pass away before his mother.
According to Sam George, being an only child, Omane Boamah was so close to his mother that he dreaded leaving her behind in this world.
In a tribute to his former boss and mentor, George indicated the late Defence Minister always wondered what the fate of his mother would be if anything happened to him.
Source: YEN.com.gh
