The Minister for Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has advised the Ghana Armed Forces to desist from providing unauthorized security services to individuals.
He warned that disciplinary action will be taken against any personnel who flout this directive.
Dr. Boamah issued the directive during a working visit to the Eastern Naval Command under the One Garrison in Tema on Thursday, July 17, 2025.
He urged the GAF to uphold strict professional standards within the military.
“We expect a very high degree of discipline and professionalism from the Ghana Armed Forces, and we cannot compromise. This discipline also means not providing guard duties for individuals who are not permitted,” he stated.
“Those who provide the guard duties will be dealt with. Those who deployed them to provide the guard duties will also be dealt with,” he added.
He further reiterated that the government remains committed to adequately resourcing the military.
According to him, there would be an allocation of $1 billion which would be used in strengthening the capacity of the Ghana Armed Forces.
“We are confident that with your expertise, your dedication and the training that you have gone through, and President Mahama’s vision of equipping the Ghana Armed Forces up to $1 billion, we will be able to keep our nation safe,” he added.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
