Accra: The Ministry of Defence, in partnership with the Pope John Old Boys Association (POJOBA), has inaugurated the maiden Annual Public Lecture in memory of the late Honourable Dr (Med) Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, celebrating his distinguished service to Ghana and his enduring legacy of selfless leadership. The event, held at Burma Hall on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, drew a high-profile audience, including Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, who graced the occasion as Special Guest of Honour.
According to Ghana Web, ministers of State, government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, the Chief of Defence Staff, Lt Gen William Agyapong, service chiefs, traditional rulers, family of the late Dr Omane Boamah, POJOBA members, and other dignitaries were also in attendance. The lecture was opened by Acting Defence Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, who highlighted the initiative as a means to honour a leader who served Ghana with integrity and conviction. Dr Forson praised Dr Omane Boamah's unwavering commitment to the welfare of officers and soldiers of the Ghana Armed Forces, noting that his example would continue to inspire future generations. "We celebrate and honour the life of a dedicated leader who served with integrity," gafonline.mil.gh quoted Dr Forson as saying, adding that the late minister's passion for national service and concern for military personnel would continue to inspire future generations of public servants.
Chairing the occasion, Dr Emmanuel Adu-Sarkodee, President of the Ghana Employers' Association and Akwamu Manwerehene, described the late minister as fiercely patriotic and devoted to Ghana's progress. He commended the collaboration between the government, the Armed Forces, and POJOBA in instituting the lecture, expressing confidence that it would preserve Dr Omane Boamah's legacy for posterity.