President John Dramani Mahama has made some assignments in his government following the demise of the Minister of Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, and the Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation.
The president has named the Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, as the acting Minister of Defence.
The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Kofi Armah Buah, has also been given the additional responsibility of acting as the Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation.
The assignments were announced in a statement issued by the Minister of State in charge of Government Communications and Spokesperson to the President, Felix Kwakye Ofosu.
The statement indicated that the two ministers would be taking on the additional roles until further notice.
“President John Dramani Mahama has asked the Minister for Finance, Hon. Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, to take on additional responsibility as Defence Minister.
“The President has also asked the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Kofi Armah Buah, to act as Minister for Environment, Science and Technology until further notice,” parts of the statement read.
It concludes, “This follows the tragic demise of the substantive Ministers for Defence and Environment, Science and Technology, in yesterday's fatal helicopter crash on their way to an event in Obuasi.”
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About the crash
Dr Murtala was one of the eight victims who lost their lives in the tragic crash of a helicopter, which belonged to the Ghana Armed Forces, on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
The crash also claimed the lives of the Minister of Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah; Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator, Alhaji Mohammed Muniru Limuna; former Central Regional Minister, Samuel Sarpong; and Samuel Aboagye, a former parliamentary candidate.
The remaining victims were members of the helicopter’s crew: Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Malin Twum-Ampadu, and Sgt. Ernest Addo Mensah.
The officials were en route to Obuasi to attend an illegal mining activities-related programme as part of government efforts to end galamsey.
— Felix Kwakye Ofosu (@FelixKwakyeOfo1) August 7, 2025
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