The Legacy of Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed
Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed (December 14, 1974 – August 6, 2025) was a prominent Ghanaian politician and public servant known for his competence and dedication.
He served as the Member of Parliament for the Tamale Central Constituency and held various ministerial positions.
Education:
He began his education at St. Peter’s Primary School (Kulikuli
School in Tamale, and I continued at Ghana Senior High (GHANASCO).
He was a trained teacher with a Teacher’s Certificate A from Tamale College of Education (TACE).
His academic achievements also included a Master’s degree in Development Planning from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, a Master’s in International Relations and Diplomacy from the University of Ghana, and a PhD in Political Science from the University of Ghana.
Political and Professional Career:
Early Career: He served as the General Secretary of the
All-African Students Union (AASU) in 1999, focusing on educational reforms and youth engagement.
In 2009, he was appointed Deputy National Coordinator of the National Youth Employment Programme (NYEP).
Member of Parliament
He was first elected as MP for the Nanton Constituency in 2012, serving in the sixth Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana. After a loss in 2016, he successfully contested and won the seat for the Tamale Central Constituency in 2020.
He was re-elected to this position in the 2024 elections.
Ministerial Roles:
Under the John Mahama government, he was appointed Deputy Minister for Information and Media Relations (2013-2017) and subsequently Deputy Minister for Trade and Industry.
In February 2025, he became the Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation.
Key Achievements in Tamale Central:
During his time as MP for Tamale Central, Dr. Murtala Muhammed was credited with numerous projects, including:
Education
Renovating schools, providing free classes and supplies for students, establishing a tertiary education support fund, and introducing a mobile library.
Healthcare
Awarding scholarships for medical students, providing medical equipment, and constructing three health facilities.
Infrastructure
Developing inner-city roads in areas like Changli and Gumbihini, and drilling 80 mechanised boreholes.
Community Development
Securing hundreds of jobs for constituents, providing financial support for women entrepreneurs, and facilitating the construction of an artificial turf field.
