- Ibrahim Mahama has promised to pay off the debts owed by the brothers Murtala and Muniru Mohammed
- This comes after the Ghana Armed Forces helicopter crash claimed the lives of the siblings and six others
- Many people hailed the business magnate for the kind gesture, while others weighed in on the helicopter crash
Business magnate Ibrahim Mahama has pledged to clear all outstanding debts owed by the late Murtala Mohammed and Muniru Mohammed, in accordance with Islamic traditions for honouring the deceased.
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Ibahim Mahama’s gesture to late helicopter victims
Mahama’s pledge came in the wake of the tragic Ghana Air Force helicopter crash at Adansi Akrofuom in the Ashanti Region on August 6, 2025. The fatal incident claimed eight lives, including the two brothers.
The crash occurred during an official trip to Obuasi for a mining conference, leaving many Ghanaians in mourning and prompting an outpouring of grief from citizens and political leaders alike.
According to Islamic practice, settling the debts of the deceased is considered a sacred duty, ensuring they meet their Creator without worldly obligations.
Ibrahim Mahama’s gesture has been widely praised as a demonstration of compassion, solidarity, and respect for cultural and religious values during this period of national mourning.
The deaths of the two brothers, Murtala and Muniru Mohammed, have left a void in both political and community spheres, with tributes pouring in from colleagues, friends, and loved ones.
Meanwhile, investigations into the cause of the helicopter crash are ongoing, as the nation continues to grieve the loss of the eight souls.
Reactions to Mahama settling crash victims’ debt
Many people hailed Ibrahim Mahama for coming to the aid of the deceased government officials by offering to pay for the debts of Murtala and Muniru Mohammed.
The reactions to the Ghanaian business mogul’s kind gesture are below:
muscle_fit_physique said:
“How can such a man fail in life – Bless Up Boss Ibrah 🙌❤️🔥.”
sammiatimodumubarak said:
“May Almighty Allah bless him [my second boss] richly.”
i_am_success_1 said:
“His party members so he can do it. We don’t expect NPP business moguls to do it.”
saudeeya___ said:
“Allah bless him much ❤️.”
jeekanbalarabe said:
“If Nana Addo or Bawumia’s brother said this????????”
millicentdorbu said:
“God bless you, sir.”
michael__afranie said:
“May God bless this man 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿…Am really down today. Can I get just one person to bless me with 50 cedis, please?”
sulbassthinktwiceenterprise said:
“May Allah bless you with long life, good health, and happiness @ibrahim_mahama_71.”
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Ghanaians experience military helicopter in rare flight
YEN.com.gh also recently reported that the Ghana Armed Forces released a captivating video showing civilians enjoying a rare flight aboard the agency’s official helicopter after the recent air tragedy.
In the footage, passengers fastened their seatbelts to take to the skies for an aerial tour of the capital city. The pilot skillfully navigated the aircraft, offering the group panoramic views up above.
The video’s release comes at a poignant moment for the nation, as Ghanaians continue to mourn the tragic loss of eight lives in the recent Adansi Akrofuom military helicopter crash on August 6.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
