Mahama Dons Full Army General Attire For Ghana Military Academy Graduation Parade
- President John Mahama commissioned new officers at the Ghana Military Academy Graduation Parade
- Mahama emphasised a commitment to ensuring a strong armed force amid rising regional security threats
- The Head of State highlighted the need for a collective national effort against evolving security challenges
President John Mahama opted for a full military garb at the Ghana Military Academy Graduation Parade to commission newly trained officers into the Ghana Armed Forces.
Mahama, who is also the Commander-in-Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces, was the highlight of the event at the Ranger Baba Square, Whistler Barracks, for the Ghana Military Academy Regular Career Course 64 and Short Service Commission/ Special Duties Course 62 graduation.
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Some people remarked online that Mahama could pull off the Chief Justice's robe if he tried.
"He fits everywhere. Even if he wears the CJ's gown and wig, it will still fit him so well."
At the event, Citi News reported that Mahama reaffirmed the government’s commitment to maintaining a strong and resilient armed forces.
“Commissioning officers in these times of limited resources underscores our resolve to maintain a capable and resilient armed forces to confront the security concerns of our time."
He noted that Ghana and the wider sub-region continue to face serious threats, particularly along the country’s northern borders.
“The security situation in our sub-region remains complex and volatile. Violent extremism, terrorism, and trans-border crime continue to pose serious threats, particularly along our northern border."
He also highlighted the changing nature of global security threats, pointing to the growing influence of non-state actors and asymmetric warfare.
Mahama further stressed that addressing these realities requires a collective national effort and not just the work of the armed forces and security agencies.
Ghana army in Jamaica doing country proud
Personnel of the Ghana Armed Forces' 14 Engineer Brigade are undertaking reconstruction works in Jamaica after the extensive damage caused by Hurricane Melissa last year.
The deployment was part of Ghana's humanitarian and reconstruction support to Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa swept across the island, destroying homes, public infrastructure and livelihoods, particularly in low-lying and vulnerable communities.
Visuals from Jamaican showed Ghanaian engineers engaged in roof reconstruction, carpentry and structural repairs on residential buildings affected by the storm.
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The images published by GNA depicted soldiers mounted on damaged rooftops, replacing torn roofing sheets, reinforcing wooden trusses and supervising works to restore houses rendered unsafe by the hurricane.
The Ghana Armed Forces also shared videos on Facebook from Jamaica showing its men engaged in relief work.
The government feels deployment underscores a growing partnership between Ghana and Caribbean nations in crisis response.
Ghanaian soldiers join ECOWAS troops to Benin
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Ghana deployed troops to the ECOWAS Standby Force following the attempted coup in Benin.
The ECOWAS mission aimed to support Benin's government and maintain constitutional order after the coup attempt.
The ECOWAS regional force would comprise troops from Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and Côte d’Ivoire, in addition to Ghana.
Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
