Kumasi, Ghana – By: Evans Osei-Bonsu
Ghana’s Minister for Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has distanced himself from swirling questions about the alleged arrival of controversial social media commentator Kevin Taylor in Ghana, insisting the matter falls outside his jurisdiction.
Addressing Journalists’ at the Government Accountability Series forum in Accra on Monday, Dr. Omane Boamah firmly stated:
“I am not an immigration officer. Journalists should take steps to find out from the immigration office and other appropriate authorities whether a person entered the country legally or illegally.”
His remarks come amid public speculation and media allegations that Taylor, who is facing a bench warrant for contempt of court, was quietly brought into the country with support from high-ranking state officials.
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The controversy was stoked by broadcaster Paul Adom-Otchere, who alleged that Taylor was not only in Ghana recently, but was escorted and protected by officials from the Defence Ministry, National Security, and the Interior Ministry.
According to Adom-Otchere, Taylor’s movements were discreetly facilitated using state vehicles and security operatives—despite the standing court warrant for his arrest. These claims, if verified, raise troubling questions about the role of public officials in undermining judicial processes.
But, Dr. Omane Boamah refused to be drawn into the specifics of the allegations, instead directing journalists to the appropriate institutions responsible for border entry and law enforcement.
“I don’t determine who enters or leaves the country. There are agencies mandated by law to handle that,” he added.
