President John Dramani Mahama has dismissed calls for immediate appointments of two ministerial positions.
These are for Defence and Environment, Science, and Technology.
He spoke during a meeting with Muslim leaders at the Jubilee House on Tuesday, November 25.
The remarks followed the deaths of Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah and Environment Minister Dr. Murtala Muhammed.
President Mahama urged the public to avoid speculation about replacements.
“They say Allah gives and Allah takes. He took two of our comrades and we haven’t filled those positions yet,” he said.
He stressed that rumours about imminent appointments were unfounded.
“I can see people speculating he is going to appoint new Defence minister, new Environment minister.
The President assured that the government will make the appointments early next year.
“We will do those appointments next year. After the holiday, the Christmas and the holiday, we will fill those positions,” he said.
He encouraged the public to disregard claims of immediate announcements.
The two ministers were among eight people who died in a helicopter crash on August 6, 2025.
The crash occurred while they were travelling to a national assignment in the Ashanti Region.
