The newly appointed Minister of Defence, Honourable Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has met with the Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), General Thomas Oppong-Peprah, and the Service Chiefs to discuss collaborative efforts aimed at strengthening national security.

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The meeting, held at the Ministry of Defence (MOD) in Accra on Monday, February 3, provided an opportunity for the military leadership to officially extend their congratulations to the minister and reaffirm their commitment to working with him.

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General Oppong-Peprah, speaking on behalf of Officers, Soldiers, and Defence Civilian Staff, congratulated Dr. Omane Boamah on his appointment and expressed his best wishes. He assured the minister of his unwavering support, emphasizing the Ghana Armed Forces’ (GAF) readiness to safeguard the nation’s territorial integrity across land, sea, and air.

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Dr. Omane Boamah, in response, expressed appreciation for the visit and reiterated his commitment to addressing key challenges facing the GAF.

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He acknowledged concerns related to troop accommodation and logistics procurement, promising to prioritize solutions in those areas. The minister also commended the military leadership for their continuous efforts in maintaining national stability and preventing violent extremism and terrorism.

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The engagement was attended by senior officials, including the Chief Director of the Ministry of Defence, Mr. Lawoetey Tettey, the Chief of Staff of the Ghana Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Joseph Prince Osei Owusu, and Principal General Staff Officer at MOD, Air Commodore Edward Kwasi Gyamfi.

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