President John Dramani Mahama has urged the newly sworn-in Ghana Armed Forces Council to prioritize peacekeeping, counterterrorism, and border security.
He emphasized the council’s crucial role in maintaining national stability and Ghana’s position as a leader in regional security.
The council, chaired by Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has other members consisting of Edward Omane Boamah, Minister for Defense, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Mubarak Muhammad Muntaka, Minister for Interior, Daniel Addo, Fuseini Iddrisu, and Nancy Dakwa Ampofo. President Mahama tasked them with ensuring Ghana’s military remains at the forefront of regional and international security initiatives.
Ghana has a long history of contributing to peacekeeping efforts in West Africa and beyond. The country’s armed forces have played a key role in restoring stability in conflict zones, working alongside global partners. President Mahama encouraged the council to address security challenges affecting not only Ghana but also the wider world.
He reiterated Ghana’s commitment to regional security cooperation, emphasizing the need to strengthen partnerships with regional bodies like ECOWAS and the African Union, as well as international allies.
This cooperation aims to collectively address security challenges that affect the entire globe.
President Mahama concluded by emphasizing the importance of training exchanges, intelligence sharing, and joint operations to enhance Ghana’s ability to respond to global security threats.
