President John Dramani Mahama picked Dr. Edward Omane Boamah as Defense Minister on January 21, 2025. The medical expert replaced Mr. Dominic Nitiwul from the previous government. Dr. Boamah studied at Pope John Senior High School before becoming a doctor at the University of Ghana Medical School. He also spent time at Washington University Medical School in Missouri. He later earned a master's degree from the London School of Economics and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.
During university, Boamah led student groups as president of the National Union of Ghana Students. From 2009 to 2012, he worked as Deputy Minister of Environment, Science, and Technology. He investigated chemical spills from major companies KOSMOS Energy and Newmont Ghana Gold Limited. After serving as NDC Deputy Campaign Coordinator, he became Deputy Minister for Youth and Sports under President John Evans Atta-Mills.
President Mahama named him spokesperson after the December 2012 election. As Communications Minister, Boamah focused on protecting children online through national safety programs. He served on the Ghana AIDS Commission board and helped with WHO immunization programs. The former Defence Ministry civilian worker strongly supports military welfare. His negotiation skills help him address modern security challenges as Defence Minister.
During university, Boamah led student groups as president of the National Union of Ghana Students. From 2009 to 2012, he worked as Deputy Minister of Environment, Science, and Technology. He investigated chemical spills from major companies KOSMOS Energy and Newmont Ghana Gold Limited. After serving as NDC Deputy Campaign Coordinator, he became Deputy Minister for Youth and Sports under President John Evans Atta-Mills.
President Mahama named him spokesperson after the December 2012 election. As Communications Minister, Boamah focused on protecting children online through national safety programs. He served on the Ghana AIDS Commission board and helped with WHO immunization programs. The former Defence Ministry civilian worker strongly supports military welfare. His negotiation skills help him address modern security challenges as Defence Minister.
