I have never met anyone more committed to his duty – Anala’s wife pays tribute
Ursula Wematu Asaghedewe, widow of Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, has described her husband as a devoted family man and a dedicated officer who made personal sacrifices for his loved ones.
This was contained in the tribute by the widow of the late Squadron leader during the state funeral held on Friday, 15 August, in honour of the eight individuals who died in the helicopter crash.
Speaking at the interdenominational service, the widow of the late Squadron leader described her husband as a hardworking man.
She said: “My husband was a hardworking man; I have never met anyone more committed to his duty.
“Peter told me he would never allow me to lift a finger, that he would lift both hands for us. And true to his word, I never had to struggle for anything.”
The widow of the Squadron Leader, noted the sudden loss had left her broken, adding that she was still struggling to come to terms with his death.
Squadron Leader Anala was one of eight people on board the Ghana Air Force Z-9 helicopter that crashed on 6 August 2025 at Adansi Akrofuom in the Ashanti Region. The delegation was travelling to Obuasi for the launch of the Responsible Community and Cooperative Mining Programme.
Other victims of the crash included: Dr Edward Omane Boamah, Minister for Defence; Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation; Samuel Aboagye, former parliamentary candidate; Samuel Sarpong, National Democratic Congress (NDC) Vice Chairman; Alhaji Limuna Muniru Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator; Flying Officer Manin Twum-Ampadu, crew; Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.
The state funeral, held in Accra, brought together government officials, military officers, family members, and members of the public to honour the deceased.
