Speaking to JoyNews at the Jubilee House, Mr. Iddrisu expressed deep sorrow over the loss of Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Dr. Alhaji Murtala Mohammed, and Comrade Samuel Sarpong — three prominent officials who died in the crash.

“The Vice President is now leading a government delegation to formally convey the sad passing of our colleagues,” he said.

According to the Minister, two condolence teams have been constituted. The first, led by Chief of Staff Julius Debrah and the National Chairman of the NDC, is heading to Koforidua with support from the Army Commander. The second team will visit the remaining families to offer the government’s support.

“Do accept our sympathy and condolences. It is a very difficult moment for all of us,” Mr. Iddrisu added.

The tragic crash occurred on Wednesday, August 6, in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region, claiming eight lives — including Defence Minister Omane Boamah and Environment Minister Murtala Mohammed.

The officials were en route to Obuasi for the launch of the Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (rCOMSDEP), a government initiative aimed at reforming Ghana’s small-scale mining sector.

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Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu made the announcement during the swearing-in of the Governing Council of CKT-UTAS in Accra, stating that the move is part of a broader review of university naming policies—particularly institutions established or renamed under former President Nana Akufo-Addo’s administration.

CKT-UTAS, founded in 2021 to offer practical and technical education, has faced ongoing infrastructure challenges. Its name has also sparked debate, with some stakeholders questioning the rationale behind naming the school after C.K. Tedam.

“We’ve held consultations with the academic community, traditional leaders, alumni, students, and civil society. Based on those discussions, the name C.K. Tedam University of Technology and Applied Sciences may change, potentially aligning with the institution’s original vision,” Haruna Iddrisu stated.

He clarified that the renaming initiative is not meant to disregard the contributions of individuals after whom the schools were named, but rather to restore institutional identities rooted in their historical and educational missions.

“This is about preserving the foundational ethos of our universities, not erasing legacies,” he added.

Other universities likely to be affected include the University of Mines and Technology and Abdulai Salifu University. The Education Ministry is expected to lay the bill before Parliament in the coming weeks to formalize the proposed name changes.

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Speaking at a public forum, the Minister emphasized the crucial role of PTAs in fostering community involvement in education.

“I am particularly happy to announce that PTAs will be reintroduced into the management of education under the presidency of His Excellency John Dramani Mahama. This initiative will allow parents and teachers to work together to improve learning outcomes and support educational institutions in producing quality human capital for the country,” he stated.

The reintroduction of PTAs is expected to provide additional support for public schools in areas such as infrastructure development, student discipline, and academic performance.

Schools are expected to formally reintegrate PTAs into their administrative structures in the coming months.

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