Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah stepped up to reporters on Friday with major news about Electoral Commission head Jean Mensa. Military guards who have been protecting her are gone. Police officers will take over her security from here on out. The minister said the Ghana Police Service will handle all her protection duties going forward. Military personnel have been completely pulled from her detail.
The security switch happens as Ghana gears up for the December 2028 general elections. People have been keeping a close eye on how top election officials are being protected. Dr. Omane Boamah did not spell out exactly why the change was made. Security sources say the government is reviewing how military forces are being deployed around the country. They want police to lead protection for civilian government officials because the constitution says that is their job.
The move appears to be part of a bigger plan to keep civilian institutions independent. Government leaders want to stop military resources from being used for political purposes before the elections. Sources inside the national security system say officials are trying to make sure the Ghana Police Service takes charge of internal security matters. This follows standard rules for protecting civilian public officials. The change reflects efforts to align military deployments with proper constitutional roles.
The security switch happens as Ghana gears up for the December 2028 general elections. People have been keeping a close eye on how top election officials are being protected. Dr. Omane Boamah did not spell out exactly why the change was made. Security sources say the government is reviewing how military forces are being deployed around the country. They want police to lead protection for civilian government officials because the constitution says that is their job.
The move appears to be part of a bigger plan to keep civilian institutions independent. Government leaders want to stop military resources from being used for political purposes before the elections. Sources inside the national security system say officials are trying to make sure the Ghana Police Service takes charge of internal security matters. This follows standard rules for protecting civilian public officials. The change reflects efforts to align military deployments with proper constitutional roles.
