A solemn burial ceremony is underway at the Forecourt of the State House for Dr. Ibrahim Muhammed Murtala, former Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, and Alhaji Muniru Limuna Mohammed, former Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator.
The two were among eight people who lost their lives in the August 6 Ghana Air Force helicopter crash in the Adansi-Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region.
In accordance with Islamic tradition, Janazah prayers are being performed, followed by interment at the Military Cemetery near Burma Camp.
The burial service is being attended by President John Dramani Mahama, Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin, the National Chief Imam Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, families of the victims, government officials, Members of Parliament, the Muslim community, and members of the public.
An inter-denominational state funeral for all eight victims will be held on Friday, August 15, 2025, at the Black Star Square.
The August 6 crash claimed the lives of Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Minister for Defence; Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation; Muniru Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator; Samuel Aboagye, former parliamentary candidate; and Samuel Sarpong, Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
Also killed were crew members Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Manin Twum-Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.
According to the Ghana Armed Forces, the Z-9 helicopter, carrying three crew members and five passengers, went “off the radar” shortly after taking off from Accra at 09:12 GMT. The aircraft was on its way to Obuasi for an anti-illegal mining operation when the incident occurred. A search-and-rescue mission later confirmed there were no survivors.
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