The Ministry of Defence has withdrawn military protection for all civilians who are not legally entitled to such services, including public officials, former ministers, and businesspeople.
The move forms part of broader efforts to restore discipline, transparency, and accountability within Ghana’s security architecture.
Defence Minister, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, announced the directive in a post on his Facebook page on Tuesday, July 15.
He described the decision as a key component of the government’s Reset Agenda, which seeks to promote responsible governance and uphold the rule of law.
“As part of our Reset agenda to restore discipline and accountability, we’ve withdrawn military protection for civilians (including public officials, former ministers, businessmen, and women, among others) who are not entitled to it,” he stated.
The Minister emphasised that the directive is intended to end the abuse of military personnel for private gain, a practice he described as inconsistent with the professional obligations of the armed forces.
“This decision aims to STOP the misuse of military personnel for personal gain. Therefore, military personnel found providing unauthorised guard duties, and any other unauthorised duties, will face far-reaching consequences,” he warned.
He further called for collective responsibility in supporting the initiative to ensure a more disciplined and equitable use of state security resources.
“Let’s work together to promote a more disciplined and responsible use of our military resources. We’re committed to transparency and accountability. Let’s build a more responsible and just society together,” he stated.
The directive is widely viewed as part of President John Mahama’s broader strategy to reset governance structures and curb the politicisation and misuse of state institutions.
