Dr Edward Omane Boamah
Dr Edward Omane Boamah is a Ghanaian politician and medical doctor who has served in various capacities, including as the Minister for Defence. He is known for his commitment to national security and public health, and recently made headlines by assuring the public that the upcoming parliamentary rerun in Ablekuma North would be secured solely by the Ghana Police Service, without the involvement of military personnel.
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The Defence Minister, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, was on the helicopter heading for a national assignment.
Depoliticise presidential jet, GAF helicopter purchase — Asantehene
Ghana· 2025-08-17
He made the call while addressing the families of the late Minister of Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, and the Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator, Limuna Mohammed Muniru, during a visit to commiserate with them yesterday.
Focus on helicopter crash victims’ legacies — Speaker of ParliamentGhana· 2025-08-12
The crash claimed the life of Defence Minister Dr Edward Omane Boamah.
State funeral to unveil support fund for children of helicopter tragedy victimsGhana· 2025-08-12
Dr Omane Boamah was among the eight people who lost their lives in the tragic helicopter crash on August 6, 2025.
President Mahama, Bawumia commiserate with Dr Omane Boamah’s familyGhana· 2025-08-11
Dr Edward Omane Boamah was one of the Cabinet Ministers who died in the helicopter crash.
Majority Caucus, NDC, PPP mourn loss of 8 in helicopter crashGhana· 2025-08-08
Afenyo-Markin praised Dr. Boamah's contributions as Defence Minister, noting his 'scholar's intellect combined with a patriot's heart'.
'Your grief is our grief': Minority's touching tribute to helicopter crash victimsGhana· 2025-08-07
Dr Edward Omane Boamah was mentioned as the Minister for Defence whose family received condolences.
Three days of mourning declared in Ghana after deadly helicopter crash claims eight livesGhana· 2025-08-07
Dr Edward Omane Boamah, the Minister of Defence, participated in a closed-door meeting regarding the Ablekuma North incident.
Police reviewing viral videos to identify culpritsGhana· 2025-07-22
Dr Boamah described the destruction as unacceptable and said those responsible would be sanctioned.
Govt to rebuild Bawku Naba statue destroyed during weekend tensions – Defence MinisterGhana· 2025-07-17
Dr Edward Omane Boamah assured the public that there would be no deployment of military personnel for the exercise.
Ablekuma North rerun: Police arrest suspects disguised as security officersGhana· 2025-07-11
