‘It’s not easy’- Mother of late Dr Omane Boamah breaks silence on her loss

The mother of the late Dr. Edward Omane Boamah has spoken publicly for the first time since her son’s tragic death in a plane crash, describing her grief as a “harrowing journey” while leaning on her faith for strength.

Madam Leticia, speaking at a ceremony over the weekend in Obomeng in Ghana’s Eastern Region, said the loss of her only son has left a void that words cannot adequately describe.

“It’s not easy for me, but I know by God’s grace everything will be okay,” she told the gathered crowd, her voice steady despite the visible weight of her sorrow.

The former minister and medical doctor, remembered by his mother as a visionary leader with an unwavering commitment to Ghana’s development, was honoured during the event, which also marked the unveiling of the Dr. Edward Omane Boamah Artificial Intelligence Training Facility.

The state-of-the-art centre aims to continue the late statesman’s work in bridging the digital divide and equipping young people with future-ready skills in technology and governance. A life-sized statue of Dr. Omane Boamah was also unveiled at the site.

The ceremony drew a high-profile delegation led by President John Dramani Mahama, alongside traditional leaders, former cabinet colleagues, and tech industry figures.

President Mahama described Dr. Omane Boamah as a “brilliant mind taken too soon,” adding that his legacy would now be permanently etched into the soil of his ancestral home.

Local traditional leaders praised the family for ensuring that, despite the tragedy, his name would forever be associated with progress and education in the Kwahu area.

The AI facility is expected to begin training local students in machine learning and data science — a tribute to a man who spent his career looking toward the horizon of the next industrial revolution.