Security analyst Andrews Asiedu Tetteh has called on the government to prioritise the welfare of personnel within the nation’s security services to enable them to discharge their duties more effectively.
According to him, placing national security, public safety, and defence at the forefront requires deliberate and substantial financial investment from the state.
Speaking in an interview on Nyankonton Mu Nsem on Rainbow Radio 87.5FM, Mr Asiedu Tetteh expressed deep concern over the recent surge in general insecurity, particularly the worrying trend of missing persons—some of whom are later found dead. He stressed that these alarming developments must immediately engage the attention of the authorities.
“One key area a country must take seriously is security. Currently, our safety and security situation is not the best. As we prepare for the upcoming budget reading, we expect the security sector to receive massive funding,” he stated.
While acknowledging the importance of developing other critical sectors of the economy, the analyst maintained that national safety must never be relegated to the background.
“We cannot ignore investing in roads, electricity, and the broader economy, but security must not be compromised. The welfare of our security personnel should be paramount. We have to provide them with whatever logistics and resources they need to make them more effective and efficient,” he added.
Commenting on recent international drug busts linked to consignments originating from Ghana, Mr Asiedu Tetteh questioned the government’s commitment to tackling narcotics trafficking. He alleged that the scale of the illicit operations points to possible complicity among high-ranking officials wielding significant authority.
Describing the illicit drug trade as a grave threat to national security, he demanded strict accountability at the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), calling for the dismissal of officers who fail to resign over the lapses.
“The sheer volume of drugs moving from Ghana into other countries clearly demonstrates that certain individuals are intentionally undermining the work of the state,” he concluded.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
