In the wake of a tragic military helicopter crash, the government has announced the appointment of Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson and Emmanuel Kofi Armah Buah as acting ministers for Defence and Environment, respectively.
The appointments come amid heightened national mourning following the incident, which claimed the lives of several military personnel. A solemn image circulating online shows the bodies of the fallen officers being carried in coffins draped in the Ghanaian flag, underscoring the magnitude of the loss.
Although official details of the crash are still emerging, sources indicate that the tragedy has prompted swift changes at the ministerial level to ensure continuity and stability within key sectors of the government.
Dr. Ato Forson, the current Minority Leader in Parliament, will temporarily oversee the Ministry of Defence, while Mr. Buah, a seasoned legislator and Ranking Member.