Burma Camp, Ghana – Minister for Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has called on the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) to maintain the highest standards of professionalism and discipline.
Addressing officers, soldiers, and civilian staff from Garrisons 1 and 5 at an All Ranks Durbar at Burma Camp, Dr. Boamah commended the troops for their bravery. He then urged them to deal “ruthlessly” with any personnel who deviate from military ethics.
“I urged them to deal ruthlessly with those few within their ranks who have deviated or may deviate from the professionalism expected of the Ghana Armed Forces,” the Minister posted on Facebook on Thursday, July 17. He emphasized that the GAF must remain a pillar of national integrity and order.
Dr. Boamah also condemned the recent destruction of a revered statue in Bawku over the weekend, assuring that the government would ensure its restoration. He called for swift and appropriate sanctions for those responsible.
“I condemned the destruction of the cherished statue in Bawku… and assured that the government shall rebuild the statue,” he stated.
Furthermore, the Defence Minister decried the shooting of two soldiers in Bawku and warned against the increasing trend of unauthorized guard duties being conducted by soldiers for private individuals.
“I cautioned soldiers who clandestinely provide guard duties for unauthorized persons and urged the military High Command to deal with this illegal phenomenon in earnest,” he added.
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