GAF Helicopter Crash: President Mahama Says Alhaji Lumina Muniru Was Supposed to Go by Road
- President John Dramani Mahama was at the funeral rites of the late Alhaji Lumina Muniru held on August 12, 2025, after the military helicopter crash claimed his life
- In his moving speech, the president paid tribute to the late Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator as he shared fond memories
- The tribute from Mahama ignited emotions in many Ghanaians, as they weighed in on the aftermath of the tragic incident
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President John Dramani Mahama has hinted that the late Alhaji Lumina Muniru, whose life was claimed in the Ghana Air Force Crash, was supposed to go by road.
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President Mahama speaks about Muniru's funeral
At Muniru Mohammed Limuna’s funeral, Monday, August 12, 2025, President John Dramani Mahama delivered an emotional tribute to the late Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator.
Muniru perished in the tragic Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) helicopter crash near Adansi Akrofuom on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, putting the nation into mourning.
Standing before mourners, President Mahama mentioned a poignant detail about Muniru’s final journey before the country's military helicopter crash.
“He was supposed to have gone by road. He was not a person who liked to travel by air. But the information got to him late. He was told there was a helicopter going and there was space for him.”
The president also recalled instances that informed his decision to appoint the late Alhaji Muniru as minister.
“He was virtually my personal assistant. If I call him at 1 am, he will immediately move," President Mahama pays tribute to Alhaji Muniru Limuna Mohammed
With those words, Mahama painted a haunting portrait of a humble man caught in a moment of fate. The president’s sombre tone reflected deep personal loss.
Families, traditional leaders, political figures, and the public joined the final burial rites of the deceased politician at his residence at Ajiringanor.
Reactions to President Mahama's words
Many Ghanaians talked about how President Mahama's tribute to the late Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator touched their hearts.
They also weighed in on the last moments of the late politician before his untimely passing, involving the GAF helicopter crash, which also claimed the lives of seven others.
The reactions of Ghanaians to the statement made by President Mahama about Alhaji Muniru are below:
spartan_scalar001 said:
"When it’s ur day, it will definitely happen 💔RIP."
watches_more__ said:
"Hmmm."
kinghopede said:
"May his soul rest well 😢😢."
Source: UGC
Speaker Bagbin speak about helicopter crash
YEN.com.gh reported that Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin urged Ghanaians to pay closer attention to spiritual prophecies, following the tragic helicopter crash that occurred near Obuasi on August 6, 2025.
The accident claimed eight lives, including senior government officials and members of the Ghana Armed Forces. Among the deceased was Deputy National Security Coordinator Limuna Muniru, whose sudden death has sent shockwaves across the country.
Leading a parliamentary delegation to mourn with Muniru’s family, Speaker Bagbin stressed the importance of not dismissing divine warnings, adding that such prophecies could help avert future tragedies.
Source: YEN.com.gh
