Defence Minister Dominic Nitiwul has called on the military to maintain strict political neutrality before, during, and after the December 2024 polls. 

Speaking at the Republic Day lecture hosted by the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College on Monday, July 1, Mr Nitiwul underscored that the primary responsibility of the military is to protect the nation’s integrity.

He emphasised the crucial role of the military in safeguarding democracy and warned against any partisan involvement. 

According to Mr Nitiwul, political neutrality is essential to the military's role in maintaining national stability and public trust.

The Bimbilla MP reiterated that the military is the country's bastion of hope and cannot afford to show partiality, as it would undermine their duty and the nation's democratic foundations.

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

The Minister also painted a stark picture of the consequences if the armed forces were to lose public trust by aligning with a political party, warning that such a breach could undermine the very foundation of democracy.

The lecture featured prominent speakers, including Former National Security Minister Francis Poku and Prof. Kwasi Aning, who explored the essential role of military impartiality in ensuring national security and stability.

Other distinguished guests, such as Josephine Nkrumah, echoed the Minister’s sentiments, emphasising the importance of the military operating independently of political influence to effectively carry out its duties.

This event marks the launch of a series of public lectures planned by the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College, aimed at sparking discussions on critical national security issues in the coming months.