Two of the victims of the helicopter crash which occurred on August 6 at Adansi Akrofuom will be buried on Sunday, August 10, 2025.
This is due to their Islamic religious faith which requires immediate burial after one’s demise.
This is contained in a public announcement by the funeral planning committee.
“The President of the Republic of Ghana, the Vice President, Speaker of Parliament, National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Yogbun Wura and Ndan Ya Naa, the National Chief Imam, Leader of the Ambariya Sunni Group, the Families of the late Hon. Dr. Ibrahim Mohammed Murtala and Alhaji Muniru Limuna Mohammed: Announce the Burial Rites of the two Muslims who were part of the eight (8) lives lost in the helicopter crash in accordance with Islamic Tradition,” the annoucement detailed.
Accirding to the announcement, “Custom and Practices, as follows:
- Muslim Jannaza Prayers Date: Sunday, August 10
- Time: 2:00 pm Location: Forecourt of State House
- Burial Date: Sunday, August 10 Time: 2:30 pm
- Location: Military Cemetery, Accra
