The Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has assured Ghanaians that President John Dramani Mahama will soon appoint a substantive Minister of Defence.

According to a report by citinewsroom.com, he made the remarks in an interview on Channel One TV on Monday, October 27, 2025.

Appoint new Defence Minister or assume the role yourself - Mahama told

Kwakye Ofosu dismissed suggestions of any delay or difficulty in finding a replacement, stressing that the president remains fully committed to ensuring effective leadership at the defence ministry.

“President Mahama fully understands his responsibilities, and whereas he had a close relationship with the late Minister Omane Boamah. The president is pragmatic and professional enough to understand that life has gone on.

“Whatever needs to be done will be done to ensure that the Defence Ministry has the best of leadership, and the policies that they implement contribute to the overall development of our country and ensure our safety and security. In due course, that announcement will be made,” he said.

Pressure mounts on President Mahama to appoint defence minister

Since the tragic helicopter crash on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, which claimed the life of Defence Minister Dr Edward Omane Boamah, the ministry has been under the temporary leadership of Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, who was appointed to act in the position.

The prolonged vacancy, however, has sparked calls for a substantive appointment to strengthen the Ministry’s capacity in addressing the country’s emerging security challenges.

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