Tamale Central MP commemorates Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed’s first death anniversary

The commemoration followed a national inter-faith memorial service held to mark the first anniversary of the August 6, 2025 helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight people, including Dr Murtala Mohammed.

He announced plans to make the commemoration an annual event, as well as establish a scholarship scheme and an annual memorial lecture in honour of the late legislator.

The commemoration, held on Saturday, August 8, 2026, included the presentation of food items to widows, orphans and other vulnerable residents in the constituency, followed by Islamic prayers for the late legislator.