The Ministry of Defence has formally announced the withdrawal of all military protection extended to individuals who are not legally entitled to such services, including certain public officials, former ministers, and private citizens.
The announcement was made by the Minister for Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, during a press briefing in Accra, Tuesday, July 15, 2025. He stated that the directive forms part of the government’s broader efforts to ensure discipline in the use of national security resources and to uphold the professional integrity of the Ghana Armed Forces.
“This decision is intended to curb the misuse of military personnel for personal or unofficial purposes,” Dr. Boamah noted. “The Ghana Armed Forces are constitutionally mandated to serve and protect the Republic and its citizens in accordance with the law—not to function as personal security for individuals outside the scope of legitimate entitlement.”
The Minister emphasized that military deployments for personal protection must be governed by strict legal criteria. Effective immediately, all individuals who do not meet these criteria will no longer be provided with military escorts or security services.
The Ministry assured the public that alternative arrangements, in coordination with the Ghana Police Service and other security agencies, would be made where necessary to ensure continued public safety.
The policy shift has been welcomed by civil society organisations and governance experts as a necessary step toward promoting accountability, equity in resource allocation, and the professional independence of the armed forces.
The Ministry concluded by affirming its commitment to strengthening national security while maintaining fairness and transparency in the application of security protocols.
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