Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama has announced interim ministerial appointments following a devastating military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of two cabinet members on August 06, 2025.
In an official statement released by the Presidency’s Communications Directorate, President Mahama directed the Minister for Finance, Hon. Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, to assume additional responsibilities as Acting Minister of Defence.
Similarly, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Kofi Armah Buah, has been appointed Acting Minister for Environment, Science and Technology pending further notice.
The tragic crash, which occurred en route to a government event in Obuasi; a key gold mining hub in the Ashanti Region resulted in the deaths of the substantive Ministers for Defence and for Environment, Science and Technology.
The incident has sent shockwaves across the nation and prompted swift action from the presidency to maintain stability in the affected ministries.
“This follows the tragic demise of the substantive Ministers for Defence and Environment, Science and Technology, in yesterday’s fatal helicopter crash,” the statement read.
The announcement, signed by Presidential Spokesperson and Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, is the government’s first formal response since the crash.
The move is seen as an effort to ensure continuity in critical areas of national security and environmental governance during a period of national mourning.
Further details regarding the investigation into the crash and funeral arrangements for the deceased ministers are expected in the coming days.
