The Member of Parliament for Assin South, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has criticised President John Dramani Mahama for what he describes as an “irresponsible delay” in appointing a substantive Minister for Defence, nearly three months after the death of Dr Edward Omane Boamah.
In a post on his X (formerly Twitter) page on Saturday, 25 October, the MP described the delay as a “dangerous gamble” that could compromise Ghana’s territorial integrity amid growing security challenges.
“Nearly three months without a substantive Defence Minister is a dangerous gamble and reckless potential compromise of our territorial integrity. What a dangerous inaction!” he wrote.
Mr Fordjour highlighted heightened security concerns in areas such as Gbenyiri, Sampa, Bawku, and illegal mining zones, noting that more than 23,000 citizens have reportedly fled to neighbouring countries as refugees.
He questioned why President Mahama has not yet appointed a replacement for the late Dr Omane Boamah, asking whether there was “no suitable person in the NDC who can be trusted” to take up the role.
“No serious country will run three months without a substantive Defence Minister,” he stressed, calling for the immediate appointment of a qualified replacement to lead efforts to strengthen the Ghana Armed Forces and safeguard the nation’s borders.
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