The Government of Ghana has announced the burial rites for the two Muslim victims of the recent military helicopter crash.
In line with Islamic tradition, Janazah prayers will be held on Sunday, August 10, 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.
The rites are for Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation and MP for Tamale Central, and Alhaji Limuna Muniru Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator.
The helicopter crash occurred in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region on Wednesday, August 6, claiming the lives of Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, and six others, including military personnel.
The government declared a three-day national mourning period beginning Thursday, August 7, which included a flower-laying ceremony attended by mourners nationwide. An evening of reflections and memorial activities is currently underway.
The eight victims were:
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Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Minister for Defence
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Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, and MP for Tamale Central
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Alhaji Limuna Muniru Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator
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Dr. Samuel Sarpong, National Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC)
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Samuel Aboagye, former parliamentary candidate
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Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala
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Flying Officer Manin Twum-Ampadu
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Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah
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