Let’s all be security-conscious

In the wake of the prediction or prophecy by T.B. Joshua, the Founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), that Ghana and Nigeria will this week or within this month experience some terrorist attacks, many people have expressed their views, while generally there has been some public disquiet about the prophecy.

Those who believe in prophecy have attached all seriousness to such words coming from a man of God, whereas people who attach little importance to such foreknowledge have dismissed it as careless talk.

Yet, after the utterances of T.B. Joshua, there has been some apprehension among the public, with some saying his words have caused fear and panic among the people.

The fear is justified, because in recent times the activities of terrorists have become common events in nations hitherto known as very safe and peaceful places.

But the brute force with which the terrorists, who show no mercy, have struck their victims, even in church, are what have brought about the panic among people.

While their modus operandi makes it very difficult to know where they will strike next with their dastardly acts, an effective weapon against their operations is the security consciousness of the people.

The Daily Graphic believes that the security apparatus of the country is well conditioned and capable of dealing with any insurgency or act that may be inimical to the security of the people and the peace of the nation.

Indeed, the Police Administration has already issued a statement asking all Ghanaians to remain calm in the wake of the prophecy by T. B. Joshua and assured the public that “the security agencies have jointly put adequate measures in place to forestall any terrorist attacks or disturbances”. 

In spite of the assurance from the Ghana Police Service, we urge all Ghanaians to be security alert at all times and swiftly report any strange meetings, movements or activities by strange people in their communities to the security agencies.

As has been repeated on many occasions, security is a joint responsibility and we ask everyone to be part of the security process by collaborating and coordinating with the police. The police have made this easier by providing emergency lines and short codes, as well as numbers to all networks.

The Daily Graphic joins the police to entreat members of the public to be vigilant and report any suspicious parcels or items left at public places and other vantage points or questionable characters to the police for the necessary action.

We also urge the police and other security agencies to tighten security at all public places and along our roads. They must be extra vigilant in the performance of their duties and not take certain signals for granted.

The Daily Graphic shares in the worry of the Christian Council of Ghana over the way the police at checkpoints sometimes wave on some vehicles because they are perceived to be driven by so-called ‘big men’.

This is the time security must be put on high alert at all times, even after the predicted period has long elapsed. We also urge Christians and people of all faiths to pray for the peace of the land.