Kenneth Gilbert Adjei has been appointed as Ghana's new Defence Minister by President John Dramani Mahama, replacing Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, who died last year. The announcement was made through a statement issued by the Presidency Communications on Friday, confirming Adjei's designation as Defence Minister-Designate (yen.com.gh).
Adjei, who previously served in other government roles, has now taken on the responsibility of leading Ghana’s defence sector. In a recent statement, he broke his silence to outline his vision and priorities for the country’s defence strategy, emphasizing modernization and improved security measures (yen.com.gh).
The transition marks a new chapter for Ghana’s defence leadership, with Adjei set to take office shortly. His appointment follows the immediate reassignment of the position after Boamah’s passing, highlighting the government’s efforts to maintain continuity in national security policies (asaaseradio.com).
