Also known as: Mr. Saani
Adib Saani — Executive Director of the Jatikay Centre for Human Security and Peace Building, addressing security threats from drug trafficking to extremism and governance.
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… 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 implementationThe Jatikay Centre has questioned the Narcotics Control Commission's explanation of a 46.7-kilogramme cocaine seizure at Beirut airport involving a Syrian national, demanding clarification of how the drug reportedly transported from Accra left Ghana undetected and calling for evidence of alleged collaboration with Lebanese authorities.
3 November 2026 · Joy Online →
The Jatikay Centre has questioned the Narcotics Control Commission's explanation of a 46.7-kilogramme cocaine seizure at Beirut airport involving a Syrian national, demanding clarification of how the drug reportedly transported from Accra left Ghana undetected and calling for evidence of alleged collaboration with Lebanese authorities.
3 November 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
22 September 2026 · 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 →