President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to sustaining a strong and resilient armed forces, despite prevailing resource constraints, warning that Ghana’s security landscape is becoming increasingly fragile and unpredictable.

Addressing the graduation ceremony of the Ghana Military Academy on Friday, January 30, President Mahama said the commissioning of new officers under challenging economic conditions reflects the state’s unwavering resolve to safeguard national defence and stability.

He noted that Ghana continues to face significant security risks within the West African sub-region, with particular concern along the country’s northern borders.

“The security situation in our sub-region remains complex and volatile. Violent extremism, terrorism and trans-border criminal activities continue to pose serious threats, especially along our northern border,” the President cautioned.

President Mahama further observed that global security challenges have evolved, with the growing influence of non-state actors and the rise of asymmetric warfare reshaping how conflicts are fought, thereby demanding new approaches to defence and security planning.

He stressed that safeguarding national security cannot be left solely to the armed forces and other security agencies, but requires collective national effort.

“Security is a shared national responsibility. Citizens, communities, traditional authorities, civil society and government must work together to protect the peace we all cherish,” he added.