Preparations are underway for the burial of Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation and MP for Tamale Central, and Alhaji Limuna Muniru Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator, two victims of the recent helicopter crash that claimed multiple lives and left the nation in mourning.
Family sources confirmed that the final funeral rites will take place on Sunday, August 10, 2025, in line with Islamic tradition, with prayers and interment expected to be held at 2:00 p.m. at the Forecourt of the State House in Accra, followed by burial at 2:30 p.m. at the Military Cemetery, Accra.
Relatives, friends, and well-wishers are expected to gather to pay their last respects, while community leaders and dignitaries are also anticipated to attend.
The solemn ceremony will reflect both the personal loss to the families and the collective grief shared by the community.
The tragic helicopter crash has sparked an outpouring of condolences from across the country. Various leaders, including members of the National Cathedral Board, religious figures, and political representatives, have extended messages of comfort to the bereaved families.
As the families of Alhaji Muniru and Murtala prepare to lay them to rest, the nation continues to keep them in thoughts and prayers, seeking healing and strength in the face of this devastating loss.
Among the deceased were Defence Minister Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, Minister for Environment, Science and Technology Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator Alhaji Muniru Mohammed Limuna, Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress Samuel Sarpong, Deputy Director-General of NADMO Samuel Aboagye, and three members of the Ghana Air Force — Squadron Leader Peter Anala, Flying Officer Tsum Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo.
However, President John Dramani Mahama has pledged a thorough and transparent investigation into the tragic helicopter tragedy that claimed the lives of eight individuals.
He admitted that the crash represents a deeply personal loss, noting his close ties to many of the victims.
