Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has underscored the vision, research and sustained national commitment that shaped Ghana’s transformation into a global cybersecurity frontrunner.

He made the remarks at the launch of a new book titled The Republic: A Professional Journey, Ghana’s Cybersecurity and the Making of a Role Model Country, authored by Dr Albert Antwi-Boasiako, Founder of the E-Crime Bureau and former Director-General of the Cyber Security Authority (CSA).

Addressing the gathering in Accra, the former President noted that the publication captures the strategic decisions, technical reforms and institutional discipline that propelled Ghana to international acclaim, including its strong performance on the International Telecommunication Union’s Global Cybersecurity Index.

He emphasised that the book chronicles the collaborative effort that led to the passage of the Cybersecurity Act, 2020 (Act 1038), the establishment of the Cyber Security Authority and Ghana’s elevation to Tier 1 status in global cybersecurity rankings.

The 300-page volume documents nearly a decade of institutional development, political transitions and public-sector leadership, reflecting on how Ghana built a resilient and respected cybersecurity ecosystem.

It also outlines a forward-looking vision for what the author terms a “Cybersecurity Republic,” anchored on continuity, discipline and national ownership.

As the first comprehensive account of Ghana’s cybersecurity evolution, the book highlights key milestones, reforms and homegrown innovations that challenge long-held stereotypes about Africa’s technological capacity.

Commending the author, former President Akufo-Addo described the publication as both a national record and an inspirational guide.

He encouraged Ghanaians and the international community to engage with its lessons, noting that it demonstrates how strategic collaboration and unwavering commitment can transform a nation.

Dr Antwi-Boasiako, reflecting on his journey and the themes of the book, stressed that meaningful progress demands stepping beyond one’s comfort zone and embracing both competence and character in public-sector leadership.

He noted that Ghana’s achievements were made possible through strong institutional foundations, strategic interagency cooperation and a clear national vision for cybersecurity excellence.

Reviewing the book, Justice Afia Serwaa Asare-Botwe highlighted its powerful rebuttal of perceptions that African technology is inherently behind the curve.

She noted that Ghana’s experience illustrates how homegrown innovation can be world-class, strategic and globally admired.