Nana Yaw Sarpong is a leading member of the Movement for Change
A leading member of the Movement for Change, Nana Yaw Sarpong, has welcomed the decision by the Ministry of Defence to withdraw military protection for civilians who are not legally entitled to such services.
The directive affects public officials, former ministers, and business persons who have been benefiting from military escorts without official justification.
Speaking on TV3 New Day on Tuesday, July 15, Sarpong described the move as timely and necessary in restoring discipline and professionalism in Ghana’s security sector.
According to him, individuals who feel the need for additional protection should resort to private security services at their own expense.
“The police have a mandate. If you occupy an office and need additional security outside the police, you go and then you seek for one and you pay for it,” he said.
He expressed concern over the misuse of military personnel to guard private properties while Ghana continues to face unresolved security challenges.
“For us to use our military when our borders are open and we still have not been able to deal with the issues, for heaven’s sake, that is not what the military is for,” he stressed.
The Ministry of Defence has indicated that the withdrawal directive forms part of broader efforts to ensure that military deployment aligns strictly with legal and national security protocols.
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