Black Stars captain Andre Ayew joined mourners in Accra on Sunday for Muslim prayers in memory of two prominent public officials who died in the August 6 military helicopter crash. The solemn ceremony, led by the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, honoured Hon. Dr Alhaji Ibrahim Mohammed Murtala Muhammad, Member of Parliament for Tamale Central and Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, and Alhaji Muniru Limuna Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator.

Ayew, currently in Ghana after parting ways with French Ligue 1 side Le Havre, was part of a distinguished gathering that included President John Dramani Mahama, Speaker of Parliament Rt Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, ministers of state, legislators, religious leaders, and institutional heads. ## Background to the Tragedy The August 6 crash occurred in the Adansi area of Ghana’s Ashanti Region, claiming the lives of eight people, including the two officials honoured at Sunday’s service. The helicopter, reportedly on an official assignment, went down in adverse weather conditions, triggering nationwide mourning and tributes from political leaders, colleagues, and citizens alike. The incident has sparked renewed discussions on aviation safety for government and military operations, with investigations currently underway to determine the exact cause of the crash. Following the prayers, the bodies of Dr Murtala Muhammad and Alhaji Muniru Limuna Mohammed were laid to rest at the Military Cemetery in Accra, in accordance with Islamic rites.