Late Samuel Aboagye's wife recalls late husband’s final words before helicopter crash

The wife of the late Samuel Aboagye, Acting Deputy Director-General of Operations at the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), has delivered a deeply emotional tribute to her husband, following his death in the August 6, 2025, military helicopter crash.

Speaking at the state funeral in Accra, Abigail Salami described her husband as a man of remarkable strength, wisdom, and purpose, whose devotion to both his family and his profession inspired everyone who crossed his path.

“He excelled in his career with tireless commitment and touched everyone around him with his presence. I witnessed his growth, his patience, his wisdom, and his expanding capacity to love,” she said.

She reflected on how his unwavering strength had carried their family through difficult times, and how his love had built a home filled with joy, peace, and unity. “From the moment you entered my life, you gave me unwavering love, joy, protection, and the beautiful honour of becoming your wife,” she said, noting that their daughters remain living proof of the bond they shared.

Mrs. Salami recalled her husband’s final words to her, spoken just hours before the fatal crash: “Take care, babe. I love you.” She said those words would forever remain etched in her heart, not only as a farewell, but as a lasting promise of his love.

Struggling to hold back tears, she spoke of the pain his sudden departure had caused and the void it left in her life. “This world may have lost you, but I will carry your love with me always. You were my partner, my safe place, my joy, and my best friend,” she said.

Closing her tribute, she prayed for his soul to rest peacefully and vowed to preserve his legacy. “Rest peacefully, Eniola Aboagye, as I affectionately call you. Until we meet again, I will hold onto our love unbroken by time, untouched by death. You will always be my forever,” she said.