The government has withdrawn military protection for civilians
The ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) government has withdrawn military protection for all civilians who are not officially entitled to such services.
According to the Minister of Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, the directive applies to public officials, former ministers, businessmen, and others who rely on military services.
He explained that it aligns with the government’s resetting agenda and is intended to curb the misuse of military personnel for personal interests.
“As part of our reset agenda to restore discipline and accountability, we’ve withdrawn military protection for civilians (including public officials, former ministers, businessmen, and women, among others) who are not entitled to it. This decision aims to STOP the misuse of military personnel for personal gain,” he shared in a Facebook post on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.
Dr Omane Boamah was confident that these actions will help restore discipline and accountability within the military.
He warned the military personnel against defying the directives, stating that anyone found providing what he described as “unauthorised duties” would face severe sanctions.
“Therefore, military personnel found providing unauthorized guard duties; and any other unauthorized duties will face far-reaching consequences,” he said.
The minister called for collective responsibility from the public to support the government’s initiative and ensure the military is utilised effectively.
“Let’s work together to promote a more disciplined and responsible use of our military resources. We’re committed to transparency and accountability. Let’s build a more responsible and just society together.”
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