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Parliament has approved Dr Edward Omane Boamah as Minister of Defence following his vetting by the Appointments Committee.
The approval came after the Committee’s recommendation report was presented by Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga, in line with Article 78(1) of the 1992 Constitution and Standing Order 217.
The report endorsed Dr Omane Boamah’s appointment, citing a consensus among committee members.
Parliament debated the motion for the approval of the nominee on Thursday, January 30, 2025.
The Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin seconded the motion, stating that government business must proceed and that the Defence Ministry is a critical ministry which needs a minister.
Speaker Alban Sumana Bagbin presided over the session, where both Majority and Minority members acknowledged the nominee’s competence.
Following extensive deliberations, Parliament confirmed Dr Omane Boamah’s appointment.
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