Ato Forson hands over Defence Ministry to Kenneth Gilbert Adjei
Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson has formally handed over the administration of the Ministry of Defence to Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, ending his tenure as the ministry’s caretaker.
Cassiel Ato Forson, the Finance Minister, has officially transferred control of the Defence Ministry to Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, concluding his tenure as caretaker. President John Dramani Mahama appointed Ato Forson to oversee the ministry after the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the life of the permanent minister, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, on August 6, 2025.
Forson had been serving in the caretaker position for a year before handing over the reins to Adjei. The two ministers signed the necessary paperwork to officially validate this change in leadership. Adjei will now take charge of the Defence Ministry, managing its operations and policy direction as the new sector minister. This handover signifies the end of Forson's interim leadership at the ministry, enabling him to concentrate entirely on his primary role as Finance Minister.
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