Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed was a prominent Ghanaian politician and Minister for Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation until his tragic death in a military helicopter crash on August 6, 2025.
Here’s what you should know about his life and career:
Early Life and Education
Muhammed completed secondary school at Ghana Senior High School, Tamale, trained as a teacher at Tamale College of Education, and earned master’s degrees from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and the University of Ghana.
Political Journey
He began his political career as Deputy National Coordinator of the National Youth Employment Program under President John Evans Atta Mills in 2009.
Parliamentary Roles
Muhammed served as MP for Nanton (2013–2017) and later won the Tamale Central seat in 2020 and was re-elected in 2024. He was active in parliamentary committees on Public Accounts and Trade and Industry.
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Deputy Minister and Minister Positions
He was Deputy Minister for Information and Media Relations and Trade and Industry (2013–2017) before being appointed Minister for Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation in February 2025.
Personal Life
A practicing Muslim, Muhammed was married with three children.
Tragic Death
On August 6, 2025, Muhammed died in a helicopter crash in the Ashanti Region alongside seven other key officials, including the Defence Minister and senior military personnel, while on official duty to combat illegal mining.
