President John Dramani Mahama has warned that Ghana’s security environment remains fragile amid growing instability in the West African sub-region, calling for a coordinated national response that extends beyond the efforts of the armed forces and security agencies.
Speaking at the graduation parade of the Ghana Military Academy in Teshie, Accra, on Friday, January 30, President Mahama identified violent extremism, terrorism, and transnational crime as key threats to peace and stability, particularly along the country’s northern borders.
He noted that security challenges are increasingly complex, driven by the rise of non-state actors and asymmetric warfare, which have reshaped the global security landscape. According to the President, these evolving threats require a comprehensive and cohesive national approach.
President Mahama emphasized that safeguarding national security is a shared responsibility, involving not only the Ghana Armed Forces and other security institutions but also citizens, communities, traditional authorities, civil society, and government.
He urged Ghanaians to remain vigilant and security-conscious, cooperating with state institutions to prevent and respond effectively to threats that could undermine national peace and cohesion.
The President reaffirmed his government’s commitment to strengthening national security strategies and supporting the armed forces to ensure continued peace and stability across the country.
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