The funeral rites for the late Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, will take place today, Thursday, August 7, 2025.
The ceremony will begin with Janaza prayers at 10:00 a.m. at the Anbariya Islamic Institute in Tamale, followed by burial at the Zujung Cemetery.
Dr. Mohammed, who also served as the Member of Parliament for Tamale Central, tragically lost his life in a military helicopter crash on Wednesday, August 6, along with eight others.
The ill-fated Ghana Air Force Z-9 helicopter was en route to Obuasi for an official national assignment. Among the victims was Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, along with:
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Alhaji Muniru Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator
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Dr. Samuel Sarpong, National Vice Chairman of the NDC
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Samuel Aboagye, former parliamentary candidate for Obuasi East
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Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala
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Flight Officer Manin Twum-Ampadu
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Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah of the Ghana Air Force
In honour of the fallen officials and service members, President John Dramani Mahama has declared a three-day national mourning period, during which all national flags are to be flown at half-mast.
