A nine-member Ministerial Advisory Board has been inaugurated to support the Ministry of Defence in delivering on its mandate.

The board includes Minister of Finance Dr Casiel Ato Forson, who currently serves as Acting Minister of Defence, and Deputy Defence Minister Ernest Brogya Genfi.

The swearing-in took place during a brief ceremony at the ministry.

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In an address on December 29, 2025, Dr Forson emphasised that the ministry’s primary responsibility is to oversee the Ghana Armed Forces and ensure the country’s territorial integrity.

He added that the advisory board’s role is to complement the ministry’s work by providing strategic guidance and oversight.

“Territorial integrity is of critical importance to President Mahama as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces. This board is, therefore, essential to strengthen our defence policy and oversight,” Dr Ato Forson stated.

The first board meeting is scheduled for the second week of 2026, where members are expected to deliberate on key issues affecting the Ministry of Defence.

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Dr Ato Forson called on the board members, drawn from public and private sectors, veterans, academia, and civil society, to serve with diligence and commitment to achieve the objectives of the board.

The diverse composition of the board is intended to ensure holistic, effective defence policy, strategic advice, and accountability.

Watch the video below:

Acting Defence Minister Ato Forson inaugurates 9-Member Ministerial Advisory Board



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