The Armed Forces Council, under the leadership of Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has announced a directive to withdraw military protection for civilians who are not legally entitled to such services.
In a statement posted on the Minister’s official Facebook page, the move forms part of the government’s broader ‘Reset agenda’ aimed at restoring discipline, transparency, and accountability within the military.
“As part of our #Reset agenda to restore discipline and accountability, we’ve withdrawn military protection for civilians (including public officials, former ministers, businessmen and women, among others) who are not entitled to it,” the statement read.
The directive is intended to curb the growing misuse of military personnel for private or personal benefit.
Authorities have warned that any soldier found engaging in unauthorized guard or related duties will face “far-reaching consequences.”
The Council emphasized that this decision is a step towards promoting the responsible and lawful use of Ghana’s military resources, and called on the public to support efforts to build a disciplined and just society.
“We’re committed to transparency and accountability. Let’s build a more responsible and just society together!” Dr. Boamah noted.
