The Minister for Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, has announced a sweeping directive under the government’s #Reset agenda aimed at restoring discipline, transparency, and accountability within the security sector.
In a post on his official Facebook page, Dr Omane Boamah revealed that the Ministry has withdrawn all military personnel assigned to guard duties for civilians—including public officials, former ministers, businesspeople, and other private individuals—who are not legally entitled to such protection.
“This decision aims to STOP the misuse of military personnel for personal gain,” Dr. Boamah stated, stressing that the days of unauthorized security privileges at the expense of national resources are over.
The Defence Minister further warned that military officers found flouting the directive by continuing to offer unauthorized protection services will face “far-reaching consequences.” He called on the public to support the move, noting that restoring integrity in the use of Ghana’s armed forces is essential to building a more just and responsible society.
“We’re committed to transparency and accountability,” he emphasized. “Let’s work together to promote a more disciplined and responsible use of our military resources.”
The decision has sparked widespread debate on social media, with many praising the move as a long-overdue correction in the misuse of state security resources. Others are calling for similar reforms in other branches of government security.
This development forms part of the broader #Reset agenda introduced by the government, which seeks to tackle abuse of power, curb impunity, and promote efficient use of public resources across all sectors.