Security analyst Dr. Ismael Norman is urging the government to take Ghana’s internal security concerns more seriously, saying public fear and growing insecurity could undermine any progress in economic development.
Dr. Norman made it clear that the sense of safety among citizens is just as crucial as economic indicators.
“When I don’t feel secure in my house because I feel the area boys may attack me, then it doesn’t matter how well the economy is doing — the security of the country is at risk,” he emphasized on The Key Points on TV3 on Saturday, July 26.
“We need to question a lot of people, including the former Chief of Defence Staff.”
His comments come at a time when Ghana’s national security is facing intense scrutiny following a troubling report about missing military-grade ammunition.
Earlier this week, Dr. Adam Bonaa, Executive Secretary of the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons, disclosed that the missing ammunition, which was transferred to the National Security Secretariat in 2024, has raised concerns across West Africa.
“We’ve received numerous calls from our sub-regional neighbours and across the continent, asking serious questions about a possible diversion,” Dr. Bonaa said on July 22, warning that the situation demands urgent, cross-border collaboration.
According to Defence Minister Dr. Omane Boamah, thousands of rounds of ammunition are still unaccounted for, sparking fear that these weapons could end up in the wrong hands and destabilize the region.
