Also known as: MoD · United Kingdom Ministry of Defence · Ministry of Defence Ghana
Ghana's defence ministry; oversees military operations, defence cooperation, and security initiatives, currently led by Minister Kenneth Gilbert Adjei.
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… The meeting formed part of consultations between the Ministry of Defence and parliamentary leadership. …
Cabinet approves National Defence University Bill for onward transmission to ParliamentJoy Online
… The Ministry of Defence said the multinational mission – which was announced last month by the UK and France – is strictly defensive and aimed at restoring confidence for commercial shipping along the Strait of Hormuz. …
UK promises jets, drones and warship for Strait of Hormuz defence missionThe Chronicle
… Oxygen was also dropped from an RAF A400M on Saturday, with supplies at a “critical level” on the island, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said. …
UK army parachutes onto remote island to help Briton with suspected hantavirusJoy Online
… Oxygen was also dropped from an RAF A400M on Saturday, with supplies at a “critical level” on the island, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said. …
Army parachutes onto remote island to help Briton with suspected hantavirusThe 48 Engineers Regiment of the Ghana Armed Forces will construct the road network for the Gomoa Special Economic Zone and Gomoa Eco Park, following a directive from the Ministry of Defence and Military High Command. The move aims to accelerate industrialisation and tourism development in the Central Region.
15 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The 48 Engineers Regiment of the Ghana Armed Forces will construct the road network for the Gomoa Special Economic Zone and Gomoa Eco Park, following a directive from the Ministry of Defence and Military High Command. The move aims to accelerate industrialisation and tourism development in the Central Region.
15 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana has returned 120 Nigerian nationals following Operation Cyberhunt, an operation that uncovered suspected cybercrime activities and alleged human trafficking. The operation recovered 136 mobile phones, 130 laptops, internet connectivity devices, four vehicles, jewellery and ten Nigerian passports, with eight individuals being processed for prosecution.
13 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana and the Czech Republic are exploring opportunities in defence cooperation, including joint ventures and capacity-building initiatives to strengthen Ghana's defence capabilities and develop local defence manufacturing capacity. The Defence Minister also said the countries would strengthen their broader partnership in health, education and trade.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The US has removed all of its bombers, thought to be about a dozen B-1s, from RAF Fairford in the UK following a September 27 incident where police investigated three suspicious vehicles near the airbase and arrested six men on suspicion of terror offences. The New York Times reported that US commanders had received new threats about an Iran-backed plot against the base.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
A UK armed forces member died in a road traffic incident in Ukraine on Saturday, the Ministry of Defence announced. The incident was not the result of hostile action, and the individual's family has requested privacy before further details are released.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Kenny Jean-Marie, former FIFA Chief Member Associations Officer, has joined the Advisory Board of African Collaborations Group (ACG), a platform for developing sport and entertainment district projects across Africa. His appointment is intended to strengthen ACG's expertise in sport governance and infrastructure development.
11 September 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 →
President John Mahama has reassigned Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment Dr Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo to the Office of the President as Minister of State in charge of Special Initiatives, with Emmanuel Agyekum moving from the Special Initiatives portfolio to take over the Labour Ministry.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's new Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources Ahmed Ibrahim attributes the country's housing shortfall to partisan politics and lack of continuity in government programmes, noting that successive administrations have left housing projects incomplete. He contrasts Ghana's output—5,000 houses from 2012 to date—with Côte d'Ivoire's 50,000 houses in ten years, and calls for a national housing vision that transcends electoral cycles.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
General (rtd.) Thomas Oppong-Peprah, Ghana's Deputy High Commissioner to Canada and former Chief of the Defence Staff, has denied being under military investigation and rejected allegations of procurement irregularities, stating he was not CDS in 2023 when the contested acquisitions occurred.
21 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ministry of Defence formally welcomed newly appointed Defence Minister Kenneth Gilbert Adjei on Monday, August 17, 2026, with a Guard of Honour mounted to mark his first official day. He exchanged pleasantries with ministry leadership and staff, including Chief Director Emmanuel Kartey and Chief of the Defence Staff Lieutenant General William Agyapong.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection won the 2026 Civil Service Inter-Ministerial Women's Football Tournament, defeating the Ministry of Defence in the final at Accra Sports Stadium with a decisive free-kick goal. The victory was part of Civil Service Week celebrations themed "The Resetting Agenda for Sustainable Development in Ghana: The Civil Service's Responsibilities."
17 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Kenneth Gilbert Adjei has formally assumed office as Defence Minister following a Guard of Honour ceremony and meetings with senior military and civilian staff on his first day.
17 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 →
Speaker Alban Bagbin has recalled Parliament from recess for a five-day sitting beginning Monday, August 24, to consider urgent government business including the vetting of newly appointed ministers, changes in Majority caucus leadership, and reconsideration of the anti-LGBTQ+ bill. The Minority caucus has questioned the need for the recall, arguing the matters are neither urgent nor significant enough to warrant reconvening during recess.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana and Burkina Faso have signed a Defence Cooperation Agreement to provide security and escort support along vital cross-border trade corridors, aimed at safeguarding economic stability and strengthening defence cooperation between the two countries.
11 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 →
Deputy Minister for Defence Ernest Brogya Genfi has congratulated Kenneth Gilbert Adjei on his appointment as substantive Minister for Defence, expressing confidence that Adjei's experience, tactical judgement and leadership will strengthen Ghana's defence architecture.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, newly appointed Minister of Defence, has pledged to approach his role with renewed energy and a deep sense of duty following his transfer from the Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources. He expressed gratitude to President John Dramani Mahama and said he was optimistic about the new assignment.
7 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 →
President John Dramani Mahama has announced ministerial nominations and reassignments, including Dr. Zanetor Agyemang-Rawlings as Minister of State at the Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology, and Mahama Ayariga as Minister of State at the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs. The changes also include the reassignment of Kenneth Gilbert Adjei to the Ministry of Defence and Ahmed Ibrahim to the Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources.
7 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
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 →
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 →
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 →