Kenneth Gilbert Adjei: Defence Minister-Designate Makes Bold Statement After Mahama Appointment
- President John Dramani Mahama appointed Gilbert Adjei as Ghana's Minister of Defence, ending his tenure at Works, Housing and Water Resources
- Adjei publicly acknowledged the transition on August 8, 2026, expressing gratitude to ministry staff and the Ghanaian public
- The appointment drew mixed reactions from Ghanaians, with some questioning his record at his previous ministry
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Kenneth Gilbert Adjei has been appointed Ghana's new Minister of Defence by President John Dramani Mahama, marking a significant shift from his previous role overseeing Works, Housing and Water Resources.
The Presidency made the official announcement about the new minister designates on August 7, 2026.
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Defence Minister-Designate Kenneth Gilbert Adjei speaks
Defence Minister-Designate Kenneth Gilbert Adjei confirmed the appointment in a post on the X platform where he thanked the president for the confidence placed in him and expressed readiness to take on his new responsibilities.
He described his time at the Works, Housing and Water Resources Ministry as one of "service, learning, collaboration," and praised the ministry's staff for their professionalism and commitment throughout his tenure.
The X post is below:
Read Defence Minister-Designate Kenneth Gilbert Adjei's post
In his statement, the incoming Defence Minister said he was approaching the new role with "humility, renewed energy and a deep sense of duty," adding that he remained optimistic about what lay ahead. He framed the appointment as an opportunity to contribute to building "a stronger and more secure Ghana."
Adjei also used the message to sign off formally from his former ministry, acknowledging the "progress and successes" achieved under his watch while crediting staff for making those outcomes possible.
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"A New Chapter of Service I am profoundly grateful to His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama for the confidence reposed in me and the opportunity to serve the people of Ghana as Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources. My time at the Ministry has been one of service, learning, collaboration and, above all, a commitment to delivering on the mandate entrusted to us. I extend my deepest appreciation to the dedicated staff of the Ministry for their hard work, professionalism and unwavering support. The progress and successes we achieved together would not have been possible without your commitment and sacrifice. As I take on my new responsibility at the Ministry of Defence, I do so with humility, renewed energy and a deep sense of duty. I am optimistic about the road ahead and look forward to contributing meaningfully to our collective efforts to build a stronger and more secure Ghana. To the people of Ghana, thank you for your continued support, goodwill and prayers. Your encouragement remains a source of strength as we continue to serve our nation. The work continues. Let us keep our sleeves rolled up, remain focused and work even harder to deliver for Ghana. I call on all hands to be on deck as we embrace this new chapter of service together. For Ghana. For Service. For Progress. Hon. Kenneth Gilbert Adjei Minister of Defense."
Defence Minister-Designate Kenneth Gilbert Adjei's post on X is below:
Mixed reactions about Kenneth Gilbert Adjei's appointment
The announcement generated considerable conversation online, with Ghanaians offering a range of views on the change.
@EnamKwame81073
"Welcomed the development, writing: "Congratulations Hon. We welcome you to our noble Family."
@yaanaradunia offered measured optimism:
"A new ministry means new challenges and greater responsibility. Hopefully the experience gained at Works, Housing and Water Resources will translate into effective leadership at Defence. Best wishes for the new chapter. 🇬🇭"
However, not all reactions were celebratory.
@AskJuly questioned his impact at his previous posting, writing:
"Congratulations masa but we didn't feel your presence at the ministry of housing nu oo."
@Kpodohope18 struck a sceptical tone, stating:
"Designated we no approve you yet."
@IyekePamela took the opportunity to set out expectations for the new minister, writing:
"Defend our borders. We don't want to see all those beggars on the streets from the other countries. No bribe from our immigration at our borders. Buses coming in from other countries must be checked."
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Kenneth Gilbert Adjei was Mahama's deputy defence minister from 2015 to 2017 before rejoining the ministry.
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