Omane Boamah served Ghana with conviction – Ato Forson

Finance Minister and Acting Defence Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson*, has eulogized the late Defence Minister, *Dr. Edward Omane Boamah*, describing him as a dedicated and patriotic leader who prioritized the welfare of Ghana’s military personnel.

Speaking at the first annual public lecture held in memory of Dr. Omane Boamah on Tuesday, August 4, Dr. Ato Forson said the late minister was committed to reforming the Ghana Armed Forces to make it more modern and professional.

*“He 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,”* he said.

Dr. Ato Forson added that the annual lecture series will be used to uphold Dr. Omane Boamah’s values and inspire younger generations to embrace integrity and service in public office.

Dr. Edward Omane Boamah was among eight people who died in a Ghana Air Force Z-9EH helicopter crash on August 6, 2025. The aircraft went down while en route to the Ashanti Region.

Other victims included the Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation and MP for Tamale Central, *Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed*; Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator, *Dr. Samuel Sarpong*; and NDC National Vice Chairman, *Samuel Aboagye*.

Also killed were *Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala*, *Flight Officer Manaen Twum-Ampadu*, and *Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah* of the Ghana Air Force.

The maiden lecture was organized to honor Dr. Omane Boamah’s memory and reflect on the principles that guided his work in government.