Former Minister for Defence and Member of Parliament for Bimbilla, Dominic Nitiwul, has admonished President John Dramani Mahama to, as a matter of urgency, appoint a substantive Minister for Defence.
The lawmaker indicated that it was important for Mr. Mahama to make the appointment as the Minister will provide leadership in addressing emerging security threats across the country.
He said this while speaking in an interview with journalists in Parliament on Friday, October 24, 2025.
According to him, the delay in appointing a substantive Minister after the death of Dr. Omane Boamah could affect the effective functioning of the ministry.
“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 that it is time for the president to look for and nominate somebody to take over,” he said.
“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 added.
He said the President can either elevate the current deputy minister or appoint a new person.
“That long delay is not helpful,” he cautioned.
President Mahama directed the Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, to act as Defence Minister following the tragic death of Dr. Edward Omane Boamah in a helicopter crash on August 6, 2025.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
