Ibrahim Mahama Praised After Appearing at Alhaji Limuna’s Funeral To Support Mahama
- President John Dramani Mahama and his brother, Ibrahim, courted attention as they appeared together at the funeral of Alhaji Limuna Muniru
- Alhaji Muniru, the acting Deputy National Security Coordinator, was one of eight people killed in a helicopter crash on August 6, 2025
- The Mahama brothers’ joint public appearance sparked social media reactions, with many praising Ibrahim for staunchly supporting his brother
President Mahama and his brother, Ibrahim, stirred social media reactions after they appeared together at the funeral of Alhaji Limuna Muniru in Accra.
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The third-day funeral rites (Adua) in honour of the late Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator, Alhaji Muniru Limuna, were held at his residence in Accra on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.
Alhaji Limuna was killed after a Ghana Air Force helicopter crashed into the Sikaman Forest in the Adansi Akuofrom District of the Ashanti Region on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
Muniru was one of eight individuals on the Ghana Armed Forces helicopter that was headed to Obuasi for an illegal mining event.
The helicopter temporarily disappeared from radar before it was found to have crashed into a dense forest.
The confirmed civilian casualties, aside from the Deputy National Security Coordinator Limuna Muniru, were defence minister Edward Omane Boamah, Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Former Ashanti Regional Minister Dr. Samuel Sarpong, and Former Parliamentary Candidate for Obuasi East Samuel Aboagye.
Three Air Force officers were killed, including Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Manin Twum-Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.
Mahama brothers appear at Alhaji Muniru’s funeral
President John Dramani Mahama led a delegation from the government of Ghana to officially appear at the funeral of Alhaji Muniru on August 12.
The visit was to participate in the final rites and to extend the government’s condolences to the bereaved family.
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Mahama showed up with his brother, Ibrahim Mahama, the Chief Executive Officer of Engineers and Planners.
Throughout the events, the President was seen carrying out his duties, with his brother not far behind as he also commiserated with other attendees.
Ibrahim Mahama won the admiration of Ghanaians on social media over his appearance at the event to show support for his brother.
Below is a TikTok video of John and Ibrahim Mahama at the funeral.
Reactions to Mahama brothers’ at Muniru’s funeral
YEN.com.gh compiled some comments reacting to the video of John and Ibrahim Mahama at Alhaji Muniru’s funeral.
Blooming Flower 💞💎🌹 said:
"A supportive brother like Ibrahim Mahama is everything."
Sadash💕 wrote:
"His walkings alone🥰🥰."
RolexxG commented:
"🙏😇🙏The boss of bosses. Please help protect the King for us because the evil party still dey plan 🙏😌."
Friend eulogises Alhaji Muniru
Previously, YEN.com.gh reported that a friend of Alhaji Limuna Muniru eulogised him following his death in a tragic helicopter crash.
The late politician’s friend stated that he had been friends with Alhaji Muniri for 30 years and opened up about how a meeting they had planned for August 5 had fallen through.
He noted that Alhaji Muniru warned him that he might not see him again if he missed their meeting.
Source: YEN.com.gh
