"My deepest gratitude goes to President John Dramani Mahama for appointing me as Presidential Advisor on National Resilience and Emergency Preparedness," Ernest Brogya Genfi who has been removed as a Deputy Minister of Defence and reassigned by President John Dramani Mahama has reacted to the reschuffle.
In a post on social media a few hours after the reshuffle was announced, Brogya Genfi wrote:
"I am especially touched by the confidence he first reposed in me as Deputy Minister for Defence, and for entrusting me to hold the fort under the supervision of the Minister for Finance, Cassiel Ato Forson for a year following the painful helicopter crash which claimed the life of my Boss, Hon. Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, and seven other compatriots.
"I assure the President of my unwavering loyalty and dedication in discharging my duties in this new capacity.
"My sincere appreciation also goes to the Directors and Staff of the Ministry of Defence Ghana, the Military High Command and the entire Ghana Armed Forces, the Armed Forces Council, Defence Industries Holding Company (DIHOC), and the Veterans Administration, Ghana for their steadfast support throughout my service.
"Thank you for your attention," Brogya Genfi wrote.
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President John Dramani Mahama on Wednesday made another reshuffle to his government, with the Minister for Labour, Employment and Job Creation, Dr Abdul-Rashid Pelpuo, moving to the Special Initiatives portfolio.
The Minister of State for Special Initiatives, Emmanuel Kwadwo Agyekum, has been moved to the Labour, Employment and Job Creation Ministry.
In another change, Deputy Minister for Defence, Ernest Brogya Genfi, has been appointed as a Presidential Adviser on National Resilience and Emergency Preparedness.
The changes were announced by the Presidency in a statement issued on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
The statement, signed by the Spokesperson to the President and Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, said the reassignments takes immediate effect.
The latest changes come about three weeks after President Mahama announced another reshuffle of his government.
Under the earlier change, the President nominated Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings and Mahama Ayariga for the Environment and Local Government portfolios respectively.
He also moved Kenneth Gilbert Adjei from the Works and Housing to the Defence as substantive Minister.
Mr Adjei took over the Defence Ministry following the death of Dr Edward Omane Boamah in the military helicopter crash in August 2025.
Brogya Genfi served as Deputy Defence Minister under the late Dr Edward Omane Boamah.
Meanwhile, the ministerial nominations of Mr Ayariga and Dr Agyeman-Rawlings from the earlier reshuffle are still awaiting parliamentary vetting.
The vetting has been scheduled for Thursday, August 27, 2026.
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