The National Security Minister Albert Kan Dapaah has indicated that his ministry will respect the fundamental human rights of Ghanaians.
He, however, adds that the respect for human rights must not be compromised with strategic threats to national security.
He said this at the official commissioning of a newly-constructed building for the Ministry of National Security and the National Security Strategy document.
The Minister, in his address, said the implementation of the national security strategy would decisively mitigate new and emerging threats.
”…I assure all Ghanaians that we pledge to respect the rule of law, fundamental human rights, and freedoms of all Ghanaians as enshrined in the 1992 Constitution of Ghana but let me also caution that the respect of human rights can not, must not be compromised with strategic threats to national security and let us all agree that without a secure, without a safe environment in the country, we can not pursue development and for that matter government may not be able to improve living conditions of our people”, he said.
The strategy was drafted by a multi-sectorial working group, Minister Albert Kan Dapaah said at the launch, today, Monday, June 7, 2021.
He told the gathering that the strategy will help coordinate efforts in addressing issues of common concern across the various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).
“I am happy to announce that this document has been reviewed by all the relevant stakeholders, my internal and external security experts, who have ensured that the document met the international standards and fit for the purpose.”
According to the Minister, his outfit will work with the strategy to ensure that Ghana remains safe and secure with due regard to the respect and dignity of the citizens that we serve.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com
