The Ministry of Defence has revoked military security arrangements for all civilians not legally entitled to such protection, in a sweeping directive aimed at restoring order, professionalism, and transparency in the use of Ghana’s armed forces.
Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah made the announcement on Tuesday, July 15, citing the decision as part of the government’s broader “Reset Agenda” to curb impunity and reinforce institutional discipline.
The directive affects public officials, former ministers, business figures, and other private individuals previously assigned military escorts without proper authorization.
“This decision aims to STOP the misuse of military personnel for personal gain,” Dr. Boamah stated in a post on his official Facebook page.
He warned that any military officers found performing unauthorized duties risk facing “far-reaching consequences.”
The move comes amid growing concerns over the politicization and informal deployment of security personnel outside their constitutional mandate.
Dr. Boamah emphasized that restoring the integrity of the armed forces is critical to safeguarding national security and promoting responsible governance.
The Armed Forces Council, backing the directive, described the use of soldiers for personal protection and non-military tasks as an abuse of national resources.
It urged all stakeholders to support the reform, calling it a necessary step to uphold the military’s core mission and depoliticize its role in public life.
This policy is one of several reforms under President John Dramani Mahama’s Reset Agenda, aimed at restructuring governance, reducing waste, and restoring public trust in state institutions.
