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President John Dramani Mahama faces mounting pressure to appoint a permanent Defence Minister, nearly five months after Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson took on the role following the tragic death of Dr. Edward Omane Boamah in a helicopter crash.

Governance analyst Franklin Cudjoe has emphasized the need for a permanent appointment to allow Forson to concentrate on fiscal matters, while Ernest Brogya Genfi is seen as a leading candidate for the position. The Defence Ministry continues its operations under Forson, focusing on military modernization and welfare improvements.