Political commentary defends Ashanti regional minister and highlights urgent reforms for Ghana’s security services

A recent commentary on Ghanaian politics and security delivered a forceful defence of the Ashanti Regional Minister amid mounting public allegations, labelling his critics a “cabal of bullies” and detailing a planned legal petition to the Inspector General of Police (IGP) aimed at curbing misinformation ahead of the 2028 elections.

The speaker frames the minister’s legal actions as a necessary stand for accountability, emphasising that democracy requires the law to hold individuals responsible for unsubstantiated claims, warning that those spreading false narratives should present evidence in court rather than politicise the matter.

The discussion extends to Ghana’s security services, offering both praise and pointed critique.

While the Ghana Police Service is lauded for being retooled with 40 armoured vehicles under the current government, former IGP Dampare is sharply criticised for prioritising public relations over substantive operational improvements, fostering internal politicisation, and neglecting core policing needs.

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Similarly, the Ghana Military is described as critically under-resourced, with despicable accommodation dating back decades, obsolete equipment, and largely non-functional armoured vehicles.

The commentary issues urgent calls to the President and the current Chief of Defence Staff to prioritise military welfare, including housing, modern equipment, and transparent reporting of personnel conditions.

The speaker directly challenges government officials, accusing the Interior Minister of hypocrisy for condemning attacks on police officers while allegedly failing to act on MP Afenyo-Markin‘s reported assault on an officer, urging immediate enforcement to preserve credibility.

In addition, the NPP‘s General Secretary is criticised for focusing on judicial commentary rather than educating grassroots members on crucial constitutional amendments, highlighting a perceived disconnect between leadership priorities and the party’s rank-and-file engagement.

The commentary portrays these political and security issues as intertwined, framing accountability, transparency, and institutional reform as essential for safeguarding democracy and strengthening national security infrastructure, while warning that failure to act could erode public trust and compromise Ghana’s preparedness for upcoming electoral and security challenges.