Former Chief Justice William Atuguba mourns late Ministers Omane Boamah and Murtala Mohammed
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Former Chief Justice William Atuguba paid tribute to the late Defence Minister, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, and Environment Minister, Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, at the Justice DF Annan Memorial Lecture on Thursday, July 16, 2026. Justice Atuguba described them as principled and people-centered leaders, expressing his sorrow over their deaths while serving Ghana. He noted that although he had not met them personally, he followed their public service on social media and was impressed by their integrity and commitment to ordinary Ghanaians. His observations led him to believe they were principled, incorruptible, and pro-people politicians. The former Chief Justice's remarks were part of broader tributes at the lecture, honoring the lives and contributions of the two ministers, whose passing was described as a significant loss to the nation.
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