The former Minister of Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, assumed office on January 30, 2025. He brought a wealth of experience to bear on his work.
Background & Education
Dr Boamah received his secondary education at Pope John Senior High School and Minor Seminary in Koforidua.
He went on to train as a medical doctor at the University of Ghana Medical School, completing a medical elective at the prestigious Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, USA.
Dr Boamah furthered his academic pursuit, earning a Master’s in Health Policy Planning and Financing from the London School of Economics and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine.
During his university years, Dr Boamah emerged as a prominent student leader.
He served as President of the National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS), and the Coordinating Secretary of the Federation of Ghana Medical Students Association (FGMSA), demonstrating early leadership and advocacy on national student issues.
Dr Boamah’s entry into government began with his appointment as Deputy Minister of Environment, Science and Technology from 2009 to 2012.
In that role, he chaired major investigations into environmental incidents, including spills involving KOSMOS Energy and Newmont Ghana, while leading a national tree-planting initiative.
He was later appointed Minister of Communications and Presidential Spokesperson from 2013 to 2017.
During his tenure, he spearheaded the rollout of Ghana’s 4G LTE network (GOTA), championed child online protection, and launched the country’s National Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT).
In 2024, Dr Boamah served as the Director of Elections for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), contributing significantly to the party’s political strategy.
He was subsequently appointed Minister of Defence under the current administration, succeeding Dominic Nitiwul.
