Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson has formally handed over the administration of the Ministry of Defence to Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, bringing his tenure as caretaker of the ministry to an end.
Dr Ato Forson was assigned by President John Dramani Mahama to oversee the Defence Ministry following the death of the substantive minister, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, in the August 6, 2025 helicopter crash.
After serving as caretaker for the past year, Dr Ato Forson has officially transferred responsibility for the ministry to Mr Kenneth Gilbert Adjei.
The two ministers signed the relevant documents to formally confirm the change in leadership.
Mr Adjei will now take charge of the affairs of the Defence Ministry, overseeing its operations and policy direction as the new sector minister.
Ghana|Atinkaonline.com|Nana Achia Aboagye