The Minister of Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, has been confirmed dead following a fatal Ghana Armed Forces helicopter crash en route to Obuasi in the Ashanti Region.

Prior to his demise, Dr Edward Kofi Omane Boamah was nominated by President John Dramani Mahama as Minister of Defence on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, and served in that role for seven months, till his death.

Dr Omane Boamah was a prominent Ghanaian politician and a key member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), serving as the Director of Elections and IT.

He played a pivotal role in the party’s electoral success in the 2024 general elections.

He served as the Minister of Communications and Spokesperson for President Mahama during his first administration, where he championed several vital cybersecurity initiatives, including Child Online Protection.

He was also a medical doctor, and Health Policy Planning and Financing Analyst, with a rich background in strategic negotiation, solution-oriented leadership, environmental security, and Information and Communication Technology, including cybersecurity.

He was a product of the University of Ghana Medical School, the London School of Economics and Political Science, the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, and Harvard University.

His diverse educational background empowered him to merge his medical expertise with a deep understanding of financial planning and strategic analysis to solve complex challenges.

Dr Omane Boamah consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership in various key roles.

He also led the rollout of the Government of Ghana’s 4G LTE network (GOTA), which provides enhanced communication capabilities for security agencies.

As a former Civilian Employee of the Ministry of Defence, he demonstrated an unwavering commitment to national and human security.

MAG/AE

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