Former Defence Minister Dominic Nitiwul has expressed concern regarding Ghana's security leadership. He stated that President John Mahama's administration lacks a substantive Defence Minister.
The Bimbilla MP highlighted this issue following a recent attack in neighboring Burkina Faso. He believes that the absence of a Defence Minister creates a security gap for Ghana.
Named official Nitiwul emphasised the importance of having a dedicated leader for defence matters. This is especially crucial given regional security challenges.
He urged the government to address this perceived void in the nation's security architecture. The former minister believes a full-time Defence Minister is essential for effective national defence.
The criticism focuses on the readiness and capacity of Ghana's security forces. It also raises questions about the government's approach to regional threats.
The comments underscore ongoing discussions about national preparedness. These discussions are related to potential spillover effects from conflicts in nearby countries.