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Crashed aircraft doesn’t belong to GAF – Deputy Defence Minister clarifies
The Deputy Minister for Defence, Brogya Genfi, has clarified that the microlight aircraft that crashed in Tema on Monday, killing two people, does not...
Soon they’ll request a bigger jet — Ex-Deputy Defence Minister on proposed new presidential...
Former Deputy Defence Minister Kofi Amankwaa-Manu has raised concerns about the size of the proposed new presidential jet the government intends to acquire.
Speaking on...
Former Deputy Defence Minister confirms Falcon 900 Presidential Jet in good condition after servicing...
Former Deputy Defence Minister Kofi Amankwaa-Manu has confirmed that Ghana’s presidential jet, the Dassault Falcon 900, is currently in the country and in good...
No hostages, no injuries in Senya Bereku attack – Deputy Defence Minister
Deputy Defence Minister, Yaw Brogya Gyamfi, has confirmed that all 71 Ghanaian fishermen affected by the recent armed attack near Senya Bereku have been...
Senya Bereku: All 71 fishermen rescued – Deputy Defence Minister confirms
All 71 Ghanaian fishermen who were left stranded at sea following Wednesday night’s armed attack near Senya Bereku have been safely rescued and accounted...
Mahama to appoint Defence Minister ‘at the right time’ – Ofosu Kwakye
The Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has assured Ghanaians that President John Dramani Mahama will appoint a substantive Defence Minister at the “appropriate...
Free Ato Forson from Defence Minister duty – Franklin Cudjoe urges Mahama
The CEO of the IMANI Centre for Policy and Education, Franklin Cudjoe, has urged President John Dramani Mahama to relieve Finance Minister Ato Forson...
Ghanaians honour late Defence Minister Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah at Jackson park
Senior government officials and leading figures of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) have converged at Jackson’s Park in Koforidua to mourn with the family...
Final funeral rites for late defence minister Dr Omane Boamah underway in Koforidua
Koforidua is set to host a solemn national gathering today as the final funeral rites of former Defence Minister Dr Edward Kofi Omane Boamah...
Politics hindering resolution of Bawku conflict – Former Defence Minister
Former Minister of Defence Dominic Nitiwul has said excessive political interference has hindered the government’s efforts to fully resolve the long-standing Bawku conflict.
Speaking on...
It’s a mistake not to appoint a Defence Minister – Nitiwul urges Mahama [Listen]
Former Defence Minister Dominic Nitiwul has expressed concern over the current absence of a substantive Minister for Defence.
Speaking on Adom FM’s morning show Dwaso...
Nigeria’s Defence Minister resigns amid security crisis
Nigeria's Defence Minister, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has resigned, the presidency said on Monday, with immediate effect.
Presidential spokesperson Mayo Onanuga said in a statement that Abubakar was...
IGP mandate extension ‘a sorry state’ — Former Deputy Defence Minister fires
Former Deputy Defence Minister Kofi Amankwah Manu has expressed concerns over the Police Council’s recommendation to extend the tenure of the Inspector General of...
Mahama’s delay in appointing Defence Minister reckless – Ntim Fordjour
Ranking Member on Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, Rev John Ntim Fordjour, has criticised President John Dramani Mahama for deferring the appointment of a...
Acting Defence Minister orders probe into deadly GAF recruitment stampede
The Acting Minister for Defence, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced the establishment of an internal board of inquiry to investigate the tragic stampede...
Ghanaian border traders safe despite Regional unrest – Deputy Defence Minister assures
Deputy Minister for Defence, Brogya Gyenfi, has assured Ghanaians, particularly traders in border communities, of their safety amid instability in some neighbouring countries.
Responding to...
Ntim Fordjour slams Mahama over prolonged Defence Minister vacancy
The Member of Parliament for Assin South, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has sharply rebuked President John Dramani Mahama for what he terms an “irresponsible...
My mentor, you showed me the way but left me lonely – Deputy Defence...
Tribute by Deputy Defence Minister Ernest Brogya Genfi in honour of Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah
You believed it is God who lifts women and...
Biography of late Defence Minister Dr. Edward Kofi Omane BoamahÂ
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the...
Full tribute by wife of late Defence Minister, Edward Omane Boamah
Mrs. Rita Omane Boamah, widow of the late Minister for Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, delivered a heartfelt tribute to her husband during an...
‘It could have been me’ – Former Defence Minister mourns helicopter crash victims
Former Defence Minister Dominic Nitiwul has shared his grief over the recent helicopter crash that claimed eight lives, a tragedy he described as an...
Ammunition isn’t tomatoes; transfer records always exist – Defence Minister told [Audio]
A former Deputy Minister of Defence, Kofi Amankwa-Manu, has refuted claims of unaccounted ammunition transfers within the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), insisting that all...
Defence Minister announces $1bn retooling for Ghana Armed Forces
The Minister of Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has outlined a 15-point vision for retooling the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) as part of efforts...
Thousands of army bullets unaccounted for after 2024 transfer – Defence Minister
Defence Minister Dr Edward Omane Boamah has revealed that thousands of rounds of military ammunition transferred from the Ghana Armed Forces to the National...
Presidential jet still grounded due to severe corrosion – Defence Minister
Minister for Defence Dr. Edward Omane Boamah has disclosed that Ghana’s presidential jet remains grounded due to extensive corrosion, with no definite timeline for...
Gov’t closely monitoring volatile Bawku and Alavanyo security situation – Defence Minister
Defence Minister, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, has assured Ghanaians that while the overall security of the nation remains stable, government is closely monitoring the...
46% of army trainees risk withdrawal over eligibility requirements – Defence Minister
The Minister for Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, has revealed that nearly half of army trainees currently undergoing military training may face withdrawal after...
10,000 National Service Personnel to begin emergency response training in August – Defence Minister
Minister of Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has announced that 10,000 National Service personnel will undergo training under the National Service Emergency Response Readiness...
There’s political will to fight galamsey – Defence Minister assures
The Minister for Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ending illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, stating that strong...
Defence Minister rewards soldier who rejected ‘galamsey bribe’
The Minister for Defence, Dr. Omane Boamah, has rewarded Lance Corporal Solomon Asare Teye-Tsu for his patriotic act of rejecting a bribe to permit...
Defence Minister orders investigations into latest attacks in Bawku
Minister for Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has ordered thorough investigations into the latest violent incidents in Bawku, which occurred on Sunday, July 13.
The...
Defence Minister urges restraint and calm in Bawku following latest attacks
Minister for Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has called for calm and restraint in Bawku following renewed attacks in the area on Sunday, July...
Ayawaso West Wuogon violence should not repeat in Ablekuma North – Defence Minister
Minister of Defence, Dr. Omane Boamah, has called for calm and peaceful conduct as the Electoral Commission (EC) holds a rerun of parliamentary elections...
No military deployment for Ablekuma North rerun – Defence Minister
The Minister for Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has assured Ghanaians that there will be no military deployment for the rerun of elections in...
Police now protecting EC Chair following military withdrawal – Defence Minister
On Saturday, July 5, Ghana’s Minister of Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, posted on Facebook that the Electoral Commission Chairperson, Jean Mensa, has been placed under the...
Recruitment into Ghana Armed Forces will be merit-based, not for cash – Defence Minister
The Minister for Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to transparency and fairness in the recruitment process into the Ghana...
Defence Minister provides important update on upcoming officer corps enlistment
The Minister for Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, has issued a cautionary message to prospective applicants ahead of the Ghana Armed Forces’ upcoming officer...
Deputy Defence Minister dismisses early retirement claims by Ntim Fordjour
Deputy Minister of Defence, Ernest Brogya Genfi, has strongly refuted claims by Rev. Ntim Fordjour that several military generals who retired earlier this year...
No dismissal of Generals in Armed Forces – Deputy Defence Minister clarifies
Deputy Minister of Defence, Ernest Brogya Genfi, has refuted claims that the government has dismissed 15 two-star generals from the Ghana Armed Forces.
Speaking in...
Defence Minister welcomes Northern chiefs in Central Region, praises their support
The Minister for Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, has expressed his appreciation for a delegation of Northern Chiefs residing in the Central Region, who...