Mahama names Kenneth Gilbert Adjei as Defence Minister to replace late Omane Boamah
President John Dramani Mahama has reassigned Kenneth Gilbert Adjei from the Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources to the Ministry of Defence.
The President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, has appointed Kenneth Gilbert Adjei to the position of Defence Minister, replacing the late Dr Edward Omane Boamah who perished in a military helicopter crash on August 6, 2025. This move is in line with Article 78(1) of the 1992 Constitution, which mandates the President to seek approval from Parliament through the Speaker prior to the submission of nominations.
Previously serving as Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources, Adjei will now head the Defence Ministry. In response to the reassignment, Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has been assigned to oversee the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, pending parliamentary endorsement. Additionally, Member of Parliament for Korle Klottey Constituency, Dr. Zanetor Agyemang-Rawlings, will take charge of the Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology, while former Defence Minister Ahmed Ibrahim will assume duties in the Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources.
The nominees are currently anticipated to undergo scrutiny by Parliament’s Appointments Committee before the House proceeds to deliberate and give their approval.
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