The Minister in Charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has assured that President John Dramani Mahama fully understands his responsibilities and that a substantive appointment for the Ministry of Defense will be made in due course.
Since the August 6 helicopter crash that took the life of Dr Edward Omane Boamah, the Ministry of Defense has been under the temporary leadership of Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, who was appointed as acting Defense Minister.
The prolonged vacancy has prompted calls from some quarters, including former Defense Minister and Bimbilla MP Dominic Nitiwul, for a substantive appointment to address emerging security challenges in the country.
Nitiwul expressed concern over the delay, noting that the increasing threats of terrorism and insecurity across the West African sub-region demand strong and focused leadership at Ghana’s Defense Ministry.
He noted that “President Mahama fully understands his responsibilities, and whereas he had a close relationship with the late Minister Omane Boamah, the president is pragmatic and professional enough to understand that life has gone on.
“Whatever needs to be done will be done to ensure that the Defense Ministry has the best of leadership, and the policies that they implement contribute to the overall development of our country and ensure our safety and security. In due course, that announcement will be made.”
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