DR. EDWARD OMANE BOAMAH was a distinguished Ghanaian politician and medical doctor who served as Minister of Defence until his untimely passing on August 6, 2025. Born in 1974, Dr. Omane Boamah was a multifaceted leader who made significant contributions to Ghana's governance and public health landscape.
He attended Pope John Senior High School and Minor Seminary in Koforidua before training as a medical doctor at the University of Ghana Medical School. Dr. Omane Boamah furthered his education with a master's degree in Health Policy Planning and Financing from the London School of Economics and London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.
Dr. Omane Boamah's career was marked by several notable appointments, including Deputy Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Deputy Minister for Youth and Sports, Minister for Communications, and Spokesperson for President John Dramani Mahama. As Minister for Communications, he successfully implemented Ghana's 4G LTE network rollout and established the National Computer Emergency Response Team and Child Online Protection framework.
Dr. Omane Boamah's legacy is defined by his dedication to national service, intellectual rigor, and patriotism. His contributions to national health, technology, and defense policy continue to have a lasting impact on Ghana's development. Tragically, he lost his life in a military helicopter crash on August 6, 2025.
May his soul rest in peace.
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