Kenneth Gilbert Adjei

Kenneth Gilbert Adjei is a Ghanaian politician who currently serves as minister in charge of Ministry of Defence (Ghana). He also served as a Deputy Minister of Defence from 2015 to 2017 during the John Mahama Administration. He is a member of the National Democratic Congress.[1][2][3]

Early life and education

Adjei is a native of Trede, in the Ashanti Region of Ghana.[4] He attended Opoku Ware School for his secondary school education.[1] He served as the Dining Hall prefect whilst at Opoku Ware School.[5] He proceeded to the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) where he completed with a Bachelor of Science degree in marketing.[1] He also holds a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Ghana Business School.[6][4]

Career

Adjei was the Program Director of the Lordina Foundation, a foundation founded by Lordina Mahama, the first Lady of Ghana.[1] He is a marketing executive who previously served as a member of the Board of the National Lottery Authority and currently serves as a board executive of the Lordina foundation.[1]

Politics

Adjei is a member of the National Democratic Congress and was a member of Tertiary Education Institution Network (TEIN) of the NDC during his time at GIMPA.[7] In March 2015, he was appointed by President John Dramani Mahama to serve as the deputy Minister of Defence.[8] He was vetted on 15 April 2015, approved on 14 May and sworn in on 18 May 2015.[5][9][10][7][11] He served in that role until 7 January 2017 when his government handed over to the Nana Akufo Addo government.[12][13]

In February 2025, he was appointed by John Mahama as Minister of Ministry of Works and Housing (Ghana).[14][15]

On 7 August 2026, President John Mahama reassigned Adjei from the Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources to the Ministry of Defence as part of a cabinet reshuffle.[16] He formally assumed office as minister for defence on 14 August 2026.[17]

Personal life

Adjei is married with three children. He enjoys listening to music and playing golf during his leisure hours.[1][4]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Lordina Foundation". Lordina Foundation. Archived from the original on 4 December 2024. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
  2. ↑ Hervie, Samuel (11 February 2025). "Honourable Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources, Pays a Working Visit to the Community Water and Sanitation Agency". Community Water and Sanitation Agency. Retrieved 24 February 2025.
  3. ↑ "Gilbert Adjei: I'll collaborate with private sector to fund housing initiatives". 28 January 2025. Retrieved 24 February 2025.
  4. 1 2 3 "Lordina Foundation, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei Team member". www.lordinafoundation.org. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
  5. 1 2 Russell, Daniel (14 May 2015). "Parliament approves 'dining hall' Minister". Pulse Ghana. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
  6. ↑ "Parliament vets nominees for deputy ministerial positions". GhanaWeb. 16 April 2015. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
  7. 1 2 "Drama At Ministers' Vetting". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
  8. ↑ "Ministerial Reshuffle:Ayariga kicked out of Sports Ministry". Ghana MPS. 15 March 2015. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
  9. ↑ "Parliament approves five Ministers and Deputies". News Ghana. 14 May 2015. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
  10. ↑ "Guard against arrogance - President tells appointees". Daily Graphic. Accra, Ghana. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
  11. ↑ offei, dorothy. "Be diligent and humble - President". www.gbcghana.com. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
  12. ↑ "Political Counsellor of Chinese Embassy in Ghana Mr. Wang Sheng met with Deputy Minister for Defense of Ghana". gh.china-embassy.org. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
  13. ↑ "'Govt committed to improving accommodation for military'". Daily Graphic. Accra, Ghana. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
  14. ↑ "Ministerial Tour: No Tolerance for Stalled Projects – Kenneth Gilbert Adjei". Ghana News Online. 18 February 2025. Retrieved 24 February 2025.
  15. ↑ GTonline (19 February 2025). "Govt will complete abandoned housing projects nationwide - Minister". Ghanaian Times. Accra, Ghana. Retrieved 24 February 2025.
  16. ↑ "New Defence Minister assumes office: Pledges GAF modernisation, improved welfare". Graphic Online. 18 August 2026. Retrieved 26 August 2026.
  17. ↑ Asare-Donkoh, Franklin (14 August 2026). "Kenneth Gilbert Adjei assumes office as Defence Minister". Ghana Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 26 August 2026.
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