Absence of Defence Minister exposes security gap — Ntim Fordjour
The Ranking Member on Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, John Ntim Fordjour, has described the prolonged absence of a substantive Defence Minister as a significant leadership lapse that could undermine Ghana’s national security.
His remarks come in the wake of the recent terrorist attack in Burkina Faso that claimed the lives of seven Ghanaian nationals. According to Fordjour, leaving the Defence Ministry without a confirmed minister for more than seven months raises serious concerns about the country’s preparedness to respond to emerging security threats.
He warned that at a time when extremist activities continue to destabilize parts of the West African sub-region, Ghana cannot afford gaps in strategic leadership and coordination within its security architecture.
“The absence of a substantive Defence Minister at this critical time exposes a worrying gap in oversight and direction,” he stressed, adding that effective defence management requires clear authority, policy guidance, and decisive leadership.
Fordjour therefore called on the government to urgently address the leadership vacuum to ensure robust defence oversight, stronger inter-agency coordination, and enhanced protection of Ghana’s territorial integrity amid rising regional insecurity.
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