President John Dramani Mahama has emphasized that ensuring Ghana’s security is a shared national duty, highlighting the need for collaboration between the armed forces, government agencies, and citizens.
Speaking at the Ghana Military Academy graduation ceremony on Friday, January 30, President Mahama reaffirmed the government’s commitment to maintaining a strong and resilient military, even amid limited resources. He said the commissioning of new officers at this time demonstrates the state’s determination to safeguard the country.
“Bringing new officers into service despite resource constraints reflects our commitment to sustaining a capable and resilient armed forces ready to meet today’s security challenges,” he stated.
The President also pointed out that both Ghana and the wider West African sub-region continue to face significant security threats, particularly along the northern borders. “Our sub-region’s security landscape remains complex and volatile, with violent extremism, terrorism, and cross-border crime posing ongoing challenges,” he noted.
Mahama further drew attention to the evolving nature of global security threats, citing the increasing influence of non-state actors and asymmetric forms of warfare.
He stressed that addressing these threats cannot be the responsibility of the military and security agencies alone. “Maintaining national security requires coordinated action across all sectors. It is a shared responsibility that includes citizens, communities, civil society organisations, traditional leaders, and government institutions,” the President said.
Concluding his address, Mahama called on all Ghanaians to play their part in protecting the nation’s hard-earned peace. “We must come together to safeguard the stability and peace that define our country,” he added.
Story by Doe Benjamin Kofi Lawson