Video: Grief, pain and anguish in Tamale Central as constituency mourns MP Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed

A woman in Tamale Central sobs

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There is a lot of grieving in the Tamale Central constituency as residents mourn the death of their MP, Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, in a tragic helicopter crash in Wednesday 6th August 2025.

The government has confirmed the deaths of eight individuals in the military helicopter crash that occurred in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region.

Among the deceased are Ghana's Defence Minister, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, and the Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Murtala Mohammed.

The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, announced the tragic news at a press conference and directed that all national flags be flown at half-mast in honour of the victims. He also extended the government’s condolences to the bereaved families and the nation.

Here is footage from the constituency of Murtala Mohammed who is MP for the area.

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