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The Jatikay Centre has questioned the Narcotics Control Commission’s (NACOC) explanation of a cocaine seizure involving a Syrian national at Lebanon’s Rafic Hariri International Airport, demanding clarification of how 46.7 kilogrammes of the drug reportedly transported from Accra …
Jatikay Centre questions NACOC’s account of cocaine seizure in LebanonJoy 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
The Jatikay Centre for Human Security and Peace Building has raised alarming national security concerns following revelations that recruits in Ghana’s security services were dismissed after presenting forged and doctored West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) …
Forged certificate scandal in security recruitment poses grave threat to national stability – Jatikay CentreJoy Online
The Jatikay Centre for Human Security and Peace Building has welcomed the reorganisation of the National Security Council Secretariat, describing it as an opportunity to strengthen Ghana’s national security architecture and improve the country’s preparedness to deal with emerging …
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
The Jatikay Centre for Human Security and Peace Building has welcomed the conviction and 20-year prison sentence imposed on Mr Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, for illegal mining activities at Samreboi in the Western Region. …
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
… At a press briefing held at the International Press Centre in Accra on Monday, the coalition led by the Jatikay Centre for Human Security and Peace Building said it is not opposed to stricter gun control measures but strongly questions the preparedness of state institutions to ca …
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 →
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 →