Also known as: Dr Edward Omane Boamah · Defence Minister Dr Edward Omane Boamah · Defence Minister Edward Omane Boamah · Dr Omane Boamah · Edward Kofi Omane Boamah · Dr Edward Kofi Omane Boamah · the late Dr Omane Boamah · late Defence Minister · late Dr Omane Boamah · Dr. Edward Omane Boamah · the late Defence Minister · Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah · former Defence Minister
Late Defence Minister of Ghana who died in a military helicopter crash on August 6, 2025, travelling to an anti-galamsey event.
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Joy Online
… Those who died included Defence Minister Edward Omane Boamah, Environment Minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator Alhaji Limuna Muniru Mohammed, NDC National Vice Chairman Dr Samuel Sarpong, former parliamentary candidate Samuel Aboagye, and …
Government unveils support package for children of officials killed in helicopter crashJoy Online
… The interventions follow the fatal Ghana Armed Forces helicopter crash in August 2025, which claimed the lives of eight senior government and military officials, including Defence Minister Dr Edward Omane Boamah, Environment Minister Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Acting Deputy Nat …
Mahama establishes GH¢1m trust funds for children of helicopter crash victimJoy Online
… ” he said. “If there is any lapse, that’s not because there is not a standalone Defence Minister at any time.” When pressed by Evans Mensah on why President Mahama had not yet nominated someone, despite the situation being unprecedented since the passing of Dr Edward Omane Boamah …
Why no Defence Minister yet? – Felix Kwakye Ofosu says Mahama sees no urgencyFormer Deputy Minister for Defence Kofi Amankwa Brogya Genfi has been appointed as Presidential Advisor on National Resilience and Emergency Preparedness. In a Facebook statement, he expressed gratitude to President Mahama and pledged his unwavering loyalty and dedication to the role.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Deputy Minister for Defence Kofi Amankwa Brogya Genfi has been appointed as Presidential Advisor on National Resilience and Emergency Preparedness. In a Facebook statement, he expressed gratitude to President Mahama and pledged his unwavering loyalty and dedication to the role.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, the newly appointed Defence Minister, has committed to pursuing a technology-led and modernised defence posture to address Ghana's complex and unpredictable security environment, citing threats including violent extremism, terrorism, maritime insecurity, cyber threats, illegal mining, and potential Sahel spillover effects.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson has formally handed over administration of the Defence Ministry to Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, ending his tenure as caretaker following the death of substantive minister Dr Edward Omane Boamah in an August 6, 2025 helicopter crash.
14 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The family of late Defence Minister Dr Edward Omane Boamah held a Thanksgiving Service at Christ the King Parish in Accra to mark the first anniversary of his death, attended by government officials, political figures, and traditional leaders. The service reflected on the minister's contribution to Ghana, with a priest urging attendees to uphold the values of faith, integrity, and public service that characterised his work.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Armed Forces unveiled a cenotaph at the Ministry of Defence in Accra to honour the late Minister of Defence, Dr Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, on the first anniversary of the helicopter crash that killed eight people. President Mahama attended the ceremony and described the monument as a lasting reminder of the values of service, integrity, patriotism and sacrifice.
10 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
President Mahama has reshuffled his cabinet, appointing Bawku MP Mahama Ayariga to Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, and Korley Klottey lawmaker Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings to Environment, Science and Technology. Two other ministers were reassigned: Kenneth Gilbert Adjei moved from Works and Housing to Defence, and Ibrahim Ahmed moved to Works and Housing from Local Government.
10 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Security analyst Adib Saani has called on the government to treat military aviation safety as a national security priority, arguing that aviation failures involving senior state officials could threaten government continuity. He made the call on the anniversary of the August 6, 2026, military helicopter crash at Adansi Akrofuom that killed eight people including two cabinet ministers and other high-ranking officials.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Member of Parliament for Tamale Central, Prof. Alidu Seidu Mahama, held a commemoration on August 8, 2026, to honour his predecessor Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed one year after his death, distributing food items to widows, orphans and vulnerable residents and announcing plans for annual commemorations, a scholarship scheme, and a memorial lecture.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A KAIPTC security lecturer has urged Defence Minister-designate Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, who was reassigned from Works, Housing and Water Resources, to make the welfare of Ghana Armed Forces personnel his foremost priority, citing accommodation, remuneration, career progression and gender concerns as critical issues.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Security analyst Dr Victor Doke has called on newly assigned Defence Minister Kenneth Gilbert Adjei to make northern Ghana security his immediate priority, stressing the need to strengthen border protection, improve intelligence capabilities, and deepen collaboration among security agencies to combat violent extremism.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama has named Kenneth Gilbert Adjei as substantive Minister for Defense, nearly a decade after he served as Deputy Defense Minister in Mahama's first term. Adjei, already approved by Parliament as Works and Housing Minister, takes over the portfolio following Dr Edward Omane Boamah's death and will oversee a ministry receiving a 69 percent funding increase in the 2026 Budget.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has nominated Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, currently Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources, to lead the Defence Ministry, replacing Dr Edward Omane Boamah who died in a military helicopter crash in August 2025. Adjei previously served as Deputy Minister for Defence between 2015 and 2016 under President Mahama's first administration.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama has nominated Dr Zanetor Agyemang-Rawlings for the Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology and Mahama Ayariga for the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, both subject to parliamentary vetting. He also reassigned Kenneth Gilbert Adjei to Defence and Ahmed Ibrahim to Works, Housing and Water Resources, filling vacancies created by a helicopter crash last year.
7 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
President John Dramani Mahama has reassigned Kenneth Gilbert Adjei from the Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources to the Ministry of Defence to replace the late Dr Edward Omane Boamah, who died in a military helicopter crash. The nomination has been submitted to Parliament for approval in accordance with the 1992 Constitution.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama has nominated Dr Zanetor Agyemang-Rawlings, Klottey Korle MP, as Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, and Mahama Ayariga, Bawku Central MP, as Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs. The nominations were submitted to Parliament on Friday, August 7, 2026, and require parliamentary approval before the appointees can assume office.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama has unveiled a cenotaph at the Ministry of Defence in honour of the late Dr Edward Omane Boamah, former Defence Minister, as part of the first anniversary commemoration of a helicopter crash that killed eight Ghanaians on August 6, 2025.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Environment Minister Emmanuel Armah Buah paid tribute to late Dr Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed at a memorial ceremony, crediting him with spearheading the repeal of Legislative Instrument 2462, which had allowed mining in forest reserves. Armah Buah said the repeal has strengthened forest protection efforts and that "our forests are breathing again because of Honourable Murtala."
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama has called on Ghanaians to recognize and appreciate the sacrifices of public servants during their service, rather than only after tragedy strikes. He made the remarks at a National Inter-Faith Memorial Service in Accra marking the first anniversary of a Ghana Armed Forces helicopter crash on August 6, 2025, that claimed eight lives.
7 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Environmental Protection Authority has called on President Mahama and Parliament to name Ghana's proposed plastics legislation after the late Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, as a tribute to his environmental advocacy. The EPA is finalising legislation to support a planned ban on single-use plastics, including Styrofoam food containers, scheduled to take effect in January 2027.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chronicle's editorial marks a national memorial service for eight government officials who died in a Ghana Air Force helicopter crash on August 6, 2025, while travelling to launch an anti-galamsey programme in Obuasi. The piece argues that honouring their sacrifice requires Ghana to win its war against illegal small-scale mining.
7 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
On August 6, 2025, a helicopter carrying eight Ghanaians—including the Defence and Environment ministers—crashed while travelling to an event in Obuasi aimed at confronting illegal mining. One year later, the article reflects on the tragedy and what lessons the country has learnt in its efforts to combat galamsey, which continues to ravage natural resources.
7 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
The NPP's National Youth Organiser Salam Mustapha rejected criticism that the party's "Democracy Under Attack" protest on August 6 was disrespectful to the eight people who died in a military helicopter crash; he said the date was set based on the party's calendar and elections schedule, not to undermine the national inter-faith memorial service held the same day.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Religious leaders have called on Ghanaians to uphold values of service, faith and sacrifice demonstrated by eight public officials who died in a military helicopter crash, saying the best way to honour their memory was to emulate their commitment to duty and contribute to national development and peace. The call was made during a National Interfaith Memorial Service held in Accra one year after the Ghana Air Force helicopter crash.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama described the late Defence Minister Dr Edward Omane Boamah as "one of a rare kind" during the unveiling of a cenotaph in his honour at the Ministry of Defence on Thursday, marking the first anniversary of the August 6, 2025, military helicopter crash that killed eight people. Mahama said Boamah was a trusted friend, loyal ally and dependable adviser throughout his political journey.
6 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Armah-Kofi Buah marked one year since a helicopter crash on 6 August that killed eight people in the line of national duty, including two ministers and three Ghana Armed Forces personnel, describing them as patriots of exceptional courage and dedication.
6 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Acting Defence Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has launched a special commemorative edition of the Defender Magazine dedicated to preserving the legacy of the late former Defence Minister Dr Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, highlighting his tenure, leadership style, and contributions to the Ghana Armed Forces. The publication is intended as a resource for future military leaders, public servants, researchers, and Ghanaians seeking to understand the values that guided Dr Omane Boamah's public service, including integrity, humility, professionalism, accountability, and service above self.
6 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama has described the late Dr Edward Kofi Omane Boamah as a trusted friend, loyal adviser, and younger brother whose unwavering support remained constant throughout his political journey. Speaking at the unveiling of a cenotaph in the former Defence Minister's memory at the Ministry of Defence, Mahama reflected on their personal bond and said Omane Boamah stood by him during defining moments of his political career.
6 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama paid tribute to the late Dr Edward Kofi Omane Boamah at a cenotaph unveiling, describing him as an exceptional patriot whose service, integrity, and commitment to Ghana's security and democratic governance will inspire future generations. The memorial events included a National Interfaith Service and gathering of government officials, Armed Forces members, religious leaders, and mourners at the Ministry of Defence.
6 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Defence Ministry has unveiled a cenotaph in honour of the late former Defence Minister Dr Edward Omane Boamah, to preserve his memory and inspire future generations of public servants. The Deputy Defence Minister said the memorial serves as a lasting reminder of his dedication to service, humility, and patriotism.
6 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The family of the late Defence Minister Dr Edward Kofi Omane Boamah says God has sustained them with strength and hope in the year since a military helicopter crash claimed eight lives. During a national interfaith memorial service, family representative Charles Ohene Oti acknowledged a year of profound grief while expressing gratitude for the lives and service of those lost.
6 August 2026 · Joy Online →