According to Mynewgh, Ghana is mourning the sudden death of Alhaji Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, following a tragic military helicopter crash that claimed eight lives on August 6, 2025. Amid the national grief, a past interview featuring the late minister has resurfaced, leaving many deeply moved by his profound words on life and mortality.
Speaking on Diamond Power Drive in what would become his last known public interview, Dr Murtala Mohammed reflected on how he viewed existence and the fleeting nature of material wealth.
“I don’t think of death. Material things don’t shape my perspective. I live by principles and purpose,” he stated calmly, his words now circulating widely on social media in light of his unexpected passing.
The interview, once considered a thoughtful conversation, has taken on a hauntingly prophetic tone, with many Ghanaians revisiting his words as a legacy of wisdom and humility.
The tragic accident occurred when a Ghana Armed Forces Z-9 helicopter went down in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region. Among the victims were Defence Minister Dr Edward Omane Boamah, Deputy National Security Coordinator Alhaji Muniru Mohammed, former Ashanti Regional Minister Dr Samuel Sarpong, Samuel Aboagye, and three military personnel.
The devastating crash has left the nation in mourning, with tributes pouring in for the late ministers and all those who lost their lives. Many remember Dr Murtala Mohammed not only as a dedicated public servant but also as a man of purpose whose final words continue to inspire even in death.
From Opera News
