President John Mahama has expressed concerns about the threats of violent extremism and terrorism, particularly on Ghana’s Northern borders.
The President also highlighted that the growing influence of non-state actors and asymmetric warfare has reshaped global security threats.
“The security environment in our sub-region remains complicated and volatile. Violent extremism, terrorism and transnational crime continue to pose serious threats particularly along our Northern border.
“Globally, the rise of non-state actors and asymmetrical warfare has reshaped the nature of security challenges,” he stated.
Speaking at a Ghana Military Academy graduation ceremony on Friday, January 30, 2026, he stressed that addressing this issue requires collective responsibility because national security must not be seen as the sole responsibility of the state security agencies.
“These realities demand a comprehensive and coordinated national response. Security cannot be seen as a sole responsibility of the Armed Forces and security agencies, it is a shared national duty,” he urged.
According to him, citizens, communities, civil society organisations, traditional leaders, and government must work together to protect the peace and stability.
“We must work together to ensure that we protect the peace that we so cherish.
“I, therefore urge all Ghanaians to remain vigilant and security conscious in safeguarding our nation’s peace,” President Mahama added.
