President John Dramani Mahama has called on Ghanaians to work collectively to safeguard national security and preserve the country’s peace, stressing that security is a shared responsibility.
Addressing graduates of the Ghana Military Academy on Friday, January 30, 2026, President Mahama reaffirmed the government’s commitment to maintaining a strong and resilient military, despite resource constraints. He said the commissioning of new officers reflects the state’s determination to protect Ghana’s sovereignty amid growing security threats.
The President noted that the security situation in Ghana and the wider sub-region remains complex and volatile, with challenges such as violent extremism, terrorism, and trans-border crime, particularly along the country’s northern borders.
He also highlighted evolving global security dynamics, including the rise of non-state actors and asymmetric warfare, stressing that addressing these threats requires cooperation beyond the armed forces.
“Security cannot be seen as the sole responsibility of the armed forces and other security agencies. It is a shared national duty,” President Mahama said, urging citizens, communities, traditional authorities, and civil society groups to play their part in protecting Ghana’s peace.
