The mother of the late Ghana Air Force officer, Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah, has drawn widespread attention after leading a charitable donation exercise for female inmates at the Kumasi Central Prison as part of a long-standing humanitarian initiative.
In a video sighted by YEN.com.gh, the bereaved mother was seen spearheading the outreach at the Kumasi Central Prison, one of several facilities she supports annually. Speaking after the donation, she explained that the exercise forms part of her end-of-year activities and has been ongoing for nearly two decades.
According to her, the 2025 outreach marked the 19th consecutive year she had personally led donations to female prisons across Ghana. She noted that the initiative typically involves the distribution of cloth to inmates, particularly during the festive season, as a way of supporting and uplifting them.
The donation comes months after the tragic death of her son, Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah, who was among the victims of the Ghana Armed Forces helicopter crash on August 6, 2025. The incident claimed the lives of five senior government officials and three crew members.
On the day of the crash, a GAF Z-9 helicopter carrying high-ranking officials departed Accra for Obuasi to attend the Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (rCoMSDEP), alongside the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah. The aircraft took off at about 9:00 a.m. but disappeared from radar shortly afterward.
The helicopter was later confirmed to have crashed in the Sikaman Forest in the Adansi Afuokrom District of the Ashanti Region. Reports indicated that poor visibility caused by foggy weather conditions contributed to the fatal accident.
The government officials who lost their lives in the crash were identified as Defence Minister Dr Edward Omane Boamah, Environment Minister Dr Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, Alhaji Limuna Muniru Mohammed, Dr Samuel Sarpong, and former NDC parliamentary candidate for Obuasi East, Samuel Aboagye. The three crew members who perished were Flying Officer Manaen Twum Ampadu, Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.
In recognition of their service, President John Dramani Mahama posthumously promoted the fallen officers. Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala was elevated to the rank of Wing Commander, Flying Officer Manaen Twum Ampadu to Flight Lieutenant, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah to Flight Sergeant.
Following her son’s death, Sergeant Addo Mensah’s mother publicly spoke about the demanding nature of his profession, revealing that his work commitments allowed him to spend only a week with his wife during their honeymoon. She also disclosed that her son had obtained a five-year United States visa in 2024 and had been considering leaving the Ghana Armed Forces in pursuit of better opportunities abroad.
Despite her personal loss, her continued commitment to charitable work has been widely praised, with many describing her actions as a powerful example of resilience, compassion, and service to humanity.
Source: Yen.com.gh
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