Defence Minister, Dominic Nitiwul, has called on the military to uphold strict political neutrality before, during, and after the December 2024 elections.
Speaking at the Republic Day lecture hosted by the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College on Monday, July 1, Dominic Nitiwul emphasized the military‘s primary duty to protect the nation’s integrity.
The Defence Minister highlighted the military’s crucial role in safeguarding democracy and warned against any partisan involvement. “The military is the last bastion of our country’s hope,” he declared, underscoring the dire consequences of the armed forces losing public trust by aligning with a political party. Such a breach, he warned, could undermine the very foundation of democracy.
The lecture featured prominent speakers, including former National Security Minister Mr. Francis Poku and Prof. Kwasi Aning, who discussed the essential role of military impartiality in ensuring national security and stability. Other distinguished guests, such as Madam Josephine Nkrumah, echoed the Minister’s sentiments, emphasizing the importance of the military operating independently of political influence to effectively carry out its duties.
This event marks the launch of a series of public lectures planned by the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College, aiming to spark discussions on critical national security issues in the coming months.
