President John Dramani Mahama has cautioned that Ghana’s security situation remains delicate, pointing to growing instability across the West African sub-region as a major concern that demands a united national response.
Speaking at the graduation parade of the Ghana Military Academy in Teshie, Accra, on Friday, January 30, the President said threats emerging from neighbouring countries continue to pose risks to Ghana’s peace, particularly along its northern frontier. He identified violent extremism, terrorism, and transnational crime as persistent dangers undermining regional stability.
According to President Mahama, the nature of security threats facing nations has significantly evolved, moving beyond traditional battlefield confrontations. He explained that the rise of non-state actors and asymmetric warfare has reshaped how conflicts emerge and spread, making national security more complex and unpredictable.
“The security environment in our sub-region remains complicated and volatile,” he noted, stressing that these challenges can no longer be addressed through military action alone. He said modern security threats require a broad, coordinated strategy that integrates intelligence, community engagement, and national cohesion.
President Mahama emphasized that protecting Ghana’s peace is a collective responsibility and should not be viewed as the exclusive duty of the Ghana Armed Forces or other security agencies. He called on citizens, traditional authorities, civil society groups, and government institutions to actively participate in safeguarding the country.
“Security cannot be seen as the sole responsibility of the armed forces and security agencies; it is a shared national duty,” he stated, urging communities to remain alert and supportive of national security efforts.
He further appealed to the public to stay vigilant and security-conscious, noting that early awareness and cooperation with state institutions play a critical role in preventing threats before they escalate.
Reaffirming government support for the armed forces, President Mahama assured that his administration remains committed to strengthening national security strategies and providing the necessary resources to maintain peace and stability, even as regional and global security dynamics continue to evolve.
