Also known as: Mr. Saani
Executive Director of the Jatikay Centre for Human Security and Peace Building, commenting on security threats from drug trafficking to extremism.
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Joy Online
Security analyst Adib Saani says the frequency and scale of recent drug trafficking cases linked to Ghana are worrying and could have serious implications for the country’s international reputation. …
Frequency, magnitude of recent drug trafficking cases worrying – Security analystJoy Online
… The Executive Director of the Jatikay Centre for Human Security and Peace Building, Adib Saani, who was a panelist at the memorial dialogue, also called for greater involvement of civil society organisations (CSOs) in national security decisions. …
WACCE urges gov’t to declare state of emergency in galamsey-prone areasJoy Online
… Institutional flaws and criminal liability In a statement signed by the Executive Director of the Jatikay Centre, Adib Saani, and released on September 9, the organisation questioned systemic vulnerabilities that allowed fraudsters to advance into training facilities while legiti …
Forged certificate scandal in security recruitment poses grave threat to national stability – Jatikay CentreJoy Online
… The Centre, in a press release signed by its Executive Director, Adib Saani, congratulated the newly appointed officials, including Maj. …
Jatikay Centre backs National Security reorganisation, urges focus on emerging threatsJoy Online
Adib Saani, Executive Director of the Jatikay Centre for Human Security and Peace Building, has urged security agencies to act firmly against religious hate and extremist speech to safeguard Ghana’s religious harmony. He said inflammatory religious statements could heighten ten …
Security agencies urged to act against religious hate speechJoy Online
Executive Director of the Jatikay Centre for Human Security and Peace Building, Adib Saani, has called on the government to treat military aviation safety as a national security priority, warning that aviation failures involving senior state officials could threaten the continuit …
Treat military aviation safety as national security priority – Adib SaaniJoy Online
The Executive Director of the Jatikay Centre, Adib Saani, has called on the Ghana Police Service and other state security institutions to urgently assess the security implications of the ongoing dispute over the funeral arrangements of the late Apostle Professor Kwadwo Safo. …
Security agencies must act early to prevent unrest over Kantanka funeral standoff — Jatikay CentreJoy Online
… A statement signed by Mr Adib Saani, the Executive Director of the Centre, said the organisation had consistently advocated genuine political commitment to combating illegal mining and the prosecution of all offenders, regardless of their political affiliation, social status or i …
Jatikay Centre welcomes Wontumi’s conviction, calls for sustained galamsey fightThe Chronicle
The Executive Director of the Jatikay Centre for Human Security and Peace Building, Adib Saani, has called on the government to suspend the blanket implementation of its directive revoking civilian firearm licences, warning that the decision, although well-intentioned, lacks the …
Security Analysts Call For Suspension Of Gun Licence RevocationJoy Online
… Speaking at the briefing, Executive Director of the Adib Saani, said the issue should not be reduced to emergency administrative action. …
CSOs raise alarm over revocation of civilian firearm licences, warn of administrative gaps in implementationSecurity analyst Adib Saani says the frequency and magnitude of recent drug trafficking cases linked to Ghana are concerning and could damage the country's international reputation. He cited the seizure of nearly 3.9 tonnes of cocaine at France's Port of Dunkirk in September 2026 and 866 parcels of suspected cocaine at Tema Harbour in August 2026.
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Security analyst Adib Saani says the frequency and magnitude of recent drug trafficking cases linked to Ghana are concerning and could damage the country's international reputation. He cited the seizure of nearly 3.9 tonnes of cocaine at France's Port of Dunkirk in September 2026 and 866 parcels of suspected cocaine at Tema Harbour in August 2026.
14 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Executive Director of the West Africa Centre for Counter-Extremism has called on the government to declare a state of emergency in areas severely affected by illegal mining (galamsey), arguing that illegal mining creates conditions of social insecurity that extremist groups can exploit.
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Jatikay Centre for Human Security and Peace Building has warned that the discovery of recruits in Ghana's security services presenting forged WASSCE results poses an existential threat to public safety. The think tank called for an overhaul of digital recruitment portals to include real-time credential verification with WAEC, rather than retrospective checks after training has begun.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Jatikay Centre for Human Security and Peace Building welcomed the reorganisation of the National Security Council Secretariat, urging the new leadership to prioritise violent extremism, border surveillance, and regional intelligence cooperation in response to threats from the Sahel, while also addressing chieftaincy and land disputes.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Adib Saani, Executive Director of the Jatikay Centre for Human Security and Peace Building, has urged security agencies to act firmly against religious hate and extremist speech, warning that inflammatory religious statements could heighten tensions and undermine peaceful relations between religious communities.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Security analyst Adib Saani has called on the government to treat military aviation safety as a national security priority, arguing that aviation failures involving senior state officials could threaten government continuity. He made the call on the anniversary of the August 6, 2026, military helicopter crash at Adansi Akrofuom that killed eight people including two cabinet ministers and other high-ranking officials.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Executive Director of the Jatikay Centre has called on Ghana Police Service and other state security institutions to assess security implications of the dispute over the funeral arrangements of late Apostle Professor Kwadwo Safo, citing recent developments including a reported shooting incident, ongoing legal processes, and conflicting family positions as potential public safety concerns.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Jatikay Centre for Human Security and Peace Building has welcomed the conviction and 20-year prison sentence of Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) for illegal mining at Samreboi, calling it an important step toward demonstrating the rule of law. The Centre expressed hope that the judgment will mark the beginning of impartial and consistent prosecution of galamsey offences, and urged state institutions to sustain momentum in protecting Ghana's forests, rivers and natural resources.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Executive Director of the Jatikay Centre for Human Security and Peace Building has called on the government to suspend its blanket revocation of civilian firearm licences, saying the decision lacks the operational framework needed for effective implementation, though a coalition of civil society organisations supports stronger firearms regulation.
9 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Civil society organisations have backed the government's decision to revoke or suspend all civilian firearm licences but raised concerns over implementation, citing risks of confusion, logistical bottlenecks, and legal uncertainty. The coalition questioned whether state institutions are prepared to execute the directive, including the practical execution, processing centres, cost of compliance, and capacity of institutions involved.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →