Dominic Nitiwul, Ghana’s Defence Minister, has encouraged the military to maintain absolute political neutrality ahead to, during, and after the 2024 December elections. The principal job is to defend the nation’s integrity.
Nitiwul delivered a statement at the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College’s Republic Day lecture on Monday, July 1, emphasising that the military’s first job is to safeguard the nation’s integrity.
He also underlined the military’s critical role in preserving democracy and warned against any partisan interference.
“The military is the last bastion of our country’s hope,” declared the Minister.
He painted a stark picture of the consequences if the armed forces lost public trust by aligning with a political party. Such a breach, he warned, could undermine the very foundation of democracy.
The lecture, which featured prominent speakers like Former National Security Minister Mr Francis Poku and Prof. Kwasi Aning, explored the essential role of military impartiality in ensuring national security and stability.
Other distinguished guests, including Madam Josephine Nkrumah, echoed the Minister’s sentiment. They emphasised the importance of the military operating independently of political influence to effectively carry out its duties.
This event marks the launch of a series of public lectures planned by the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College. These lectures aim to spark discussions on critical national security issues in the coming months.
