Kwesi Pratt Questions U.S. Pact After Opoku-Agyemang’s Appointment

Veteran journalist and political commentator Kwesi Pratt Jnr. has voiced his concerns over the appointment of Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang as Chairperson of the Ghana Armed Forces Council. Using social media as his platform, Pratt focused on Ghana’s defense policies and the nation’s military partnership with the United States.

Opoku-Agyemang’s swearing-in marks a historic moment as she becomes the first female leader of the Ghana Armed Forces Council, an advisory body responsible for supporting the President on defense matters and ensuring military efficiency. However, Pratt steered the conversation toward the long-debated defense pact between Ghana and the U.S., questioning whether the new council will reassess the agreement that grants U.S. forces access to Ghanaian military facilities.

For nearly a decade, this agreement has been a source of contention, with many Ghanaians worried about its impact on national sovereignty and security. When the pact was initially signed, large-scale protests erupted, as citizens feared it could compromise Ghana’s independence in military affairs or involve the country in external conflicts.

Pratt’s social media post specifically raised concerns about whether Ghana’s new military leadership would address the country’s role as a potential strategic outpost for U.S. operations. As Opoku-Agyemang takes on this responsibility, it remains to be seen if her tenure will bring a reassessment of the agreement. While she has pledged to strengthen Ghana’s armed forces and integrate them into the nation’s development plans, the question of whether this includes reviewing the U.S. military pact remains unanswered.

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