Dr Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed to be buried tomorrow Thurs Aug 7

Funeral arrangements have been announced for the late Dr Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, in accordance with Islamic tradition.
Dr Murtala Mohammed, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Tamale Central and Minister for Environment, Science & Technology, was aboard a Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) Z9 helicopter which took off from Accra to Obuasi on Wednesday morning, August 6, 2025.
Initially reported missing, by the GAF, the aircraft was later identified after it crashed and burned, killing all eight occupants.
Government has noted all flags are to fly half-mast.
Dr Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed will be buried tomorrow, August 7.
See arrangements below:
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENT
The families of Alhaji Ibrahim Zeng, the leadership of the NDC party
⁃ Alhaji Sharif Savannah
⁃ Alhaji Baba Sambii
⁃ Afa Abdul Somed Faarukiya
⁃ Hon Haruna Iddrisu, The MP for Tamale South / The Minister for Education
⁃ Hon. Alhassan Suhuyini, The MP for Tamale North Constituency
⁃ Hon Attah Issah, The MP for Sagnarigu Constituency
⁃ Hon.Ali Adolf Mburidiba, The Northern Regional Minister
⁃ Hon. Abubakari Adam Takoro, The Mayor for Tamale Metropolis
Wish to announce the passing to glory of their beloved son, Alhaji Ibrahim Mohammed Murtala, the MP for Tamale Central and the Minister for Environment Science and Technology.
BURIAL ARRANGEMENT
All are called to converge at the Anbariya Islamic Institute Nyanshegu at 10:00 am for Janaza prayer and then move to Zujung cemetery for burial.
May the soul of our beloved brother rest in Jannatul Firdaus.
Source: classfmonline.com
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