Edward Omane Boamah

Edward Omane Boamah

politician Ghana

Edward Omane Boamah is Ghana's Defence Minister, who has been involved in discussions regarding the rising tensions and violence in northern Ghana, particularly in the town of Bawku.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
4 wks
Reach
887,798
Power
1,914$
Sentiment
7.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Ghana 15 7.00 2.04% +40% 31,072,945 887,798 $67,000 1,914$
Totals 15 31,072,945 887,798 $67,000 1,914$
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Recent Mentions

Ghana Ghana: Dr Edward Omane Boamah, the Minister of Defence, revealed hidden debts inherited from the previous administration while addressing the Government Accountability Series. 7

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: Defence Ministry left with GH¢3.79bn debt — Dr Omane Boamah

Ghana Ghana: Defence Minister Dr Edward Omane Boamah has revealed that thousands of rounds of military ammunition transferred from the Ghana Armed Forces to the National Security Secretariat in 2024 have not been accounted for. 5

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: Thousands of army bullets unaccounted for after 2024 transfer—Defence Minister

Ghana Ghana: Dr Edward Omane Boamah has disclosed the deployment of personnel under the Blue Water Guard training programme. 8

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: Second batch of Blue Water Guard trainees to join anti-galamsey patrols this week

Ghana Ghana: Dr Edward Omane Boamah, Ghana’s Defence Minister, stated that the presidential jet has been grounded due to extensive corrosion. 6

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: Presidential jet heavily corroded, unfit for use but Mahama won’t fly luxury—Defence Minister

Ghana Ghana: Dr Edward Omane Boamah announced the Ghana Armed Forces' initiative for large-scale farming to support food supply. 8

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: Ghana Armed Forces to roll out large-scale farming to support food supply and national reserves

Ghana Ghana: Dr Edward Omane Boamah, the Minister for Defence, announced the military's role in national infrastructure delivery. 8

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: Military to take charge of Awaso–Takoradi and Accra–Kumasi road projects

Ghana Ghana: Dr Edward Omane Boamah, the Minister of Defence, announced plans to cancel the military intake due to unqualified candidates. 7

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: Defence Ministry plans to cancel military intake after 210 unqualified cadets exposed