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Former Minister for Defence and Member of Parliament for Bimbilla, Dominic Nitiwul, has urged President John Dramani Mahama to urgently appoint a substantive Minister for Defence to provide effective leadership in addressing emerging security concerns across the country.
President Mahama named the Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, as acting Defence Minister following the tragic death of Dr Edward Omane Boamah in a helicopter crash on August 6, 2025. The ministry has since been without a permanent head.
Speaking to journalists in Parliament on Friday, October 24, Mr Nitiwul expressed concern over the prolonged delay, cautioning that the absence of a substantive minister could undermine the ministry’s operational effectiveness.
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“The deputy cannot act as the defence minister. It is the reason the president asked the finance minister to act as the interim defence minister. We all know that the finance minister doesn’t have time. I think it is time for the president to look for and nominate somebody to take over,” he said.
The former Defence Minister also warned that the growing insecurity in the West African sub-region requires strong and consistent leadership at the helm of Ghana’s defence apparatus.
“In the West Africa region, terrorism is becoming endemic. We are enjoying peace, but we are always threatened by insecurities around us, and I think we need somebody who will offer leadership,” he stressed.
Mr Nitiwul urged President Mahama to act swiftly, either by elevating the current deputy minister or appointing a new candidate, to ensure stability and continuity in the country’s defence administration.
“That long delay is not helpful,” he cautioned.
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