Defence Minister urges military to maintain strict neutrality ahead of 2024 Elections

Ghana’s Defence Minister, Dominic Nitiwul, has urged the military to maintain strict political neutrality before, during, and after the December 2024 elections, stressing that their primary responsibility is to protect the nation’s integrity.

 

Speaking at the Republic Day lecture hosted by the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College on Monday, July 1, Nitiwul emphasized the critical role of the military in safeguarding democracy and warned against any partisan involvement.

 

“The military is the last bastion of our country’s hope,” declared Nitiwul.

 

He underscored the potential consequences if the armed forces were to lose public trust by aligning with a political party. Such a breach, he warned, could undermine the very foundation of democracy.

 

The lecture, which featured notable speakers such as Former National Security Minister Mr. Francis Poku and Prof. Kwasi Aning, focused on 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 stressed the importance of the military operating independently of political influence to effectively carry out its duties.

 

This event marks the beginning 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.

Source: Dailymailgh.com