Finance Minister and Acting Defence Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has paid tribute to the late Defence Minister, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, describing him as a patriotic and selfless leader who was committed to strengthening the Ghana Armed Forces.<\/p>\n
\u200eSpeaking at the maiden annual public lecture held in honour of Dr Omane Boamah on Tuesday, August 4, Dr Ato Forson said the late minister championed reforms aimed at building a modern and professional military while prioritising the welfare of service personnel.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe served Ghana with conviction. He strengthened our institutions. He believed in leadership anchored in service and the national interest. As Minister for Defence, he worked to build a modern, professional, and capable Ghana Armed Forces. He focused and placed great importance on the welfare of our service personnel,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u200eHe further noted that the annual lecture series will preserve the late minister\u2019s ideals, while inspiring future generations to serve with integrity.<\/p>\n
Omane Boamah was among eight people who lost their lives in a tragic Ghana Air Force helicopter crash on August 6, 2025.<\/p>\n
The Z-9EH helicopter crash occurred while the aircraft was travelling to the Ashanti Region, resulting in the deaths of several senior public officials and military personnel.<\/p>\n
Others who died in the crash included the Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation and Member of Parliament for Tamale Central, Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed; Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator, Dr. Samuel Sarpong; and National Democratic Congress (NDC) National Vice Chairman, Samuel Aboagye.<\/p>\n
Also killed were Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flight Officer Manaen Twum-Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah of the Ghana Air Force.<\/p>\n
The annual lecture was held as part of efforts to preserve Dr. Omane Boamah\u2019s memory and highlight the principles and ideals that guided his public service and commitment to Ghana<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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