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Mahama names Kenneth Gilbert Adjei as Defence Minister to replace late Omane Boamah
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News – MyJoyOnline
Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources, Kenneth Gilbert AdjeiPresident John Dramani Mahama has reassigned Kenneth Gilbert Adjei from the Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources to the Ministry of Defence.
This comes a year after the death of Defence Minister Dr Edward Omane Boamah in the military helicopter crash.
In accordance with Article 78(1) of the 1992 Constitution, President Mahama has submitted the nominations to Parliament through the Speaker for prior approval.
Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, who has served as Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources, will assume leadership of the Defence Ministry, replacing Dr Edward Omane Boamah, who died in the military helicopter crash in the Adansi area of the Ashanti Region on August 6, 2025.
Meanwhile, Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has been reassigned to head the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, subject to parliamentary approval.