Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has paid tribute to the late Alhaji Muniru Limuna Mohammed, describing him as a faultless public servant and loyal party figure whose passing in the August 6 military helicopter crash is a ‘double loss’ for both state and family.
Speaking during a condolence visit to the family, Mr. Ayariga recalled working closely with the late minister during the John Dramani Mahama administration, when both served as cabinet colleagues.
“This is a person that you can never find a fault with when you are working with him in terms of process, procedure, and protocols. He knew how to relate to everybody that he worked with,” he said.
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He noted that during the party’s years in opposition, Alhaji Muniru continued faithfully and loyally to work with us in the party to work to return the party to power. He also highlighted his role in offering very wise counsel to the President and running important errands for both the party and government.
The Majority Leader said the loss was deeply personal, revealing that the late minister’s wife is his auntie and sister.
“For us, it’s a double loss – my very good friend, my former comrade and colleague, and also the husband of my sister,” he said.
Mr. Ayariga extended his condolences to the families of the other victims, including Minister for Defence Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Air Force officers, and other officials who died in the crash. He urged Ghanaians to reflect on the legacy of the deceased.
“These moments serve as a lesson to us as we live to define how we want to be remembered. I can testify that these brothers of ours… lived a very great life. They defined a path that we all admire,” he said.
Pledging Parliament’s continued support to the bereaved families, Mr. Ayariga said: “We pledge to remain family members… to provide them the care and support that we can afford. In Parliament, we will do what we can to remember them.”
He also appealed for unity during the period of mourning. “In moments like this, let us be united as a country. It’s a painful tragedy, but let us remain united as a family and as a nation so that we can support the family of the deceased. This is when they need us most.”