As part of the reset agenda aimed at restoring discipline, professionalism, and accountability in the Ghana Armed Forces, the Armed Forces Council has announced a decisive move to withdraw military protection for all civilians not entitled to such security arrangements.

The directive, in line with President John Dramani Mahama’s renewed vision for national discipline and institutional reform, applies to public officials, former ministers, businessmen and women, and other individuals who have been receiving unauthorised military protection.

The Defence Minister, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, made the announcement in a statement posted on his Facebook wall on Monday, July 14, 2025 

The Council described the use of military personnel for private security and non-military duties as a growing misuse of national resources.

According to him, “this decision aims to stop the misuse of military personnel for personal gain”.

The statement said that under the new directive, military officers found undertaking unauthorised guard duties or other unofficial assignments risk facing severe sanctions.

“This is about restoring the sanctity of our armed forces,” the statement added.

“We cannot afford to have our soldiers deployed outside their constitutional mandate to serve individual interests.”

The Armed Forces Council is urging all stakeholders to support the decision, highlighting it as a step toward promoting responsible governance, national discipline, and the proper use of military resources.

"We're committed to transparency and accountability. Let’s build a more responsible and just society together," the statement concluded.