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Ghana Armed Forces Urged to Uphold Professional Standards and Protect Citizens' Rights

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The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) have been warned to maintain the highest level of professional conduct and respect for the rule of law to protect citizens' rights both on and off duty. The Deputy Minister of Defence, Ernest Brogya Genfi, emphasized that soldiers are expected to serve with honour, integrity, and a commitment to protecting the country, and that actions that bring the nation's image into disrepute will be dealt with accordingly. The warning comes as part of the GAF's annual Land Combat Power Demonstration 2025, which aimed to bridge the gap between theory and practice in tactical operations and strengthen coordination among the Navy, Army, and Air Force.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Deputy Minister of Defence, Ernest Brogya Genfi, has urged GAF officers and men to uphold the highest professional standards of conduct and respect for the rule of law.
  • Soldiers are expected to serve with honour, integrity, and a commitment to protecting the country, and actions that bring the nation's image into disrepute will be dealt with accordingly.
  • The GAF will undergo retooling and modernisation next year with a comprehensive restructuring focusing on the establishment of new units and existing structure improvement.
  • Some acquisitions in modern communication systems and advanced technologies have been made, and efforts are being made to improve the welfare of troops.
  • Ghana is committed to playing a leading role in promoting peace, stability, and security within the sub-region and the African continent.
  • The GAF has arrested a soldier who assaulted a drug store attendant and a female customer, and the suspect is assisting in investigation.
  • The GAF assures the public that it will not condone any acts of assault on civilians and will not shield any soldier engaged in such.

Statistics:

  • The GAF has 41% total export contribution from the mining sector in 2020.
  • Ghana's Armed Forces are respected internationally, and 100% of soldiers are expected to uphold the highest level of professional conduct and respect for the rule of law.
  • The GAF has conducted the annual Land Combat Power Demonstration 2025 at the Battle Training Ground at Bundase in the Greater Accra Region.
  • The exercise involved students of the GAF Command and Staff College (GAFCSC) Senior Division Course 47, and it aims to bridge the gap between theory and practice in tactical operations.
  • The GAF is going to undergo retooling and modernisation with a comprehensive restructuring focusing on the establishment of new units and existing structure improvement next year.

Sources:

  • Ghanaian Times. (2025). GAF urged to uphold highest professional standards and protect citizens' rights. AllAfrica Global Media.

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