Also known as: NSCS
Coordinates Ghana's national security operations, conducting counterfeit currency investigations and personnel reorganisations under President Mahama's administration.
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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
President John Dramani Mahama has approved a reorganisation of the National Security Council Secretariat, appointing former Chief of Army Staff Major General (Rtd.) William Ayamdo as Deputy National Security Coordinator in charge of Operations. …
Major General Ayamdo named Deputy National Security Coordinator for OperationsJoy Online
President John Dramani Mahama has approved a reorganisation of the National Security Council Secretariat, involving new appointments and reassignments of key officials. …
Shake-up as Mahama reorganises National Security Council leadershipJoy Online
… stakeholders including the Lead for Energy at the 24 Hour Authority, Roland Azuguvu; Director for the 24 Hour Programme at the Ghana Police Service, ACP Benjamin Ania; Tema Regional Police Commander, DCOP Asiedu; and representatives from the National Security Council Secretariat …
NPA CEO monitors 24-hour economy pilot at Tema petroleum depotsThe Ghanaian Times
… As part of her visit, Ms Dlouchy-Suliga also met with officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the National Security Council Secretariat and the Ghana Armed Forces to discuss ways of strengthening cooperation and building resilient security institutions. …
EU to boost Ghana’s defence with new supportJoy Online
… Atta Akyea also questioned the investigator’s understanding of the national security architecture, suggesting that the Bureau of National Communications, now the National Signals Bureau, operated as an internal department of the National Security Council Secretariat. …
Adu-Boahene Trial: Defence challenges investigator over national security probeJoy Online
Director of Special Operations at the National Security Council Secretariat, Richard Anthounma Jakpa, has urged urgent investment in irrigation dams across the Upper West Region, arguing that the area’s untapped agricultural potential is being undermined by poor planning and prol …
Richard Jakpa calls for urgent irrigation investment in Upper West, warns against youth unemploymentJoy Online
… Richard Anthounma Jakpa, Director for Special Operations at the National Security Council Secretariat, who spearheaded the initiative, told the gathering that the school represents more than bricks and mortar. …
DBI District breaks ground on Upper West’s first STEM SHS as Jakpa pledges continued supportJoy Online
… Director for Special Operations at the National Security Council Secretariat, Richard Anthounma Jakpa, was influential in ensuring the commencement of the landmark STEM institution, which is highly anticipated by the region. …
Historic STEM High School and 600 dual desks transform education in Daffiama-Bussie-Issa DistrictJoy Online
… The week-long training, organised by the National Security Council Secretariat in collaboration with Sahel Holding Security, is aimed at strengthening the capacity of frontline officers to detect and combat illicit tobacco trafficking. …
Illicit tobacco trade threatens public health, drains revenue – NACOC boss warnsThe Social Security and National Insurance Trust cleared structures and unauthorised occupants from the beachfront adjoining the Labadi Beach Hotel and La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra on Friday, October 2, citing fiduciary responsibility to protect its investment portfolio and generate returns for contributors and pensioners. SSNIT stated that beaches will remain public.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Social Security and National Insurance Trust cleared structures and unauthorised occupants from the beachfront adjoining the Labadi Beach Hotel and La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra on Friday, October 2, citing fiduciary responsibility to protect its investment portfolio and generate returns for contributors and pensioners. SSNIT stated that beaches will remain public.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Security Council Secretariat arrested 16 people for operating counterfeit-currency syndicates from religious and administrative premises in the Greater Accra Region, recovering $543,000, GH¢196,600 and CFA 60,000 in counterfeit notes ready for circulation, along with coupons awaiting processing valued at $5.29 million, GH¢19.55 million and CFA623.55 million.
23 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Between June and July 2026, the National Security Council Secretariat and intelligence agencies arrested 16 suspects and dismantled four counterfeit currency printing hubs across the Greater Accra Region and surrounding districts, recovering US$543,000, GH¢196,600 and CFA60,000 in counterfeit notes along with four printing machines and vehicles used in distribution.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Security Council Secretariat, in collaboration with other security agencies, arrested 16 suspects—Ghanaian and foreign nationals—and dismantled four counterfeit currency printing hubs in Greater Accra and surrounding districts between June 12 and July 24, 2026. The operations seized four printing machines, six vehicles, two motorcycles, and counterfeit currencies valued at US$543,000, GH¢196,600, and CFA60,000 in ready-to-spend notes, plus unprocessed coupons worth US$5.293 million, GH¢19.553 million, and CFA623.55 million.
22 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
The National Security Council Secretariat, working with security and intelligence agencies, dismantled four major counterfeit currency printing operations and arrested 16 suspects between June and July 2026 following coordinated raids across Greater Accra. The operations seized counterfeit printing equipment, vehicles, and large quantities of finished counterfeit notes and unprocessed currency coupons in multiple currencies.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Spartan-Ives Limited, operators of Polo Beach Club, has filed a lawsuit against Hotel Investments (Ghana) Limited and Richard Jakpa, accusing them of attempting to unlawfully demolish the club to seize beachfront land. The suit was filed after Labadi Beach Hotel discontinued its own competing claim to the property.
18 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Hotel Investments (Ghana) Limited, operators of Labadi Beach Hotel, has filed an application to discontinue a suit against Spartan Ives Limited, operators of Polo Beach Club, over disputed beachfront land, just days after Polo Beach Club filed a motion to restrain the hotel from demolishing the Club.
16 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Major General Timothy Ba-Taa-Banah, Director of the Ghana National Counter Terrorism Fusion Centre, urged the media to use its influence to help the public understand its civic responsibilities for maintaining peace and stability in Ghana. He said the media remained a critical partner in the national security architecture because of its ability to reach communities, shape discourse, and provide early warning of developments threatening national peace.
29 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The trial of former Director-General of National Signals Bureau Kwabena Adu-Boahene and his wife Angela Adjei-Boateng resumed after the court rejected their lawyer's request to adjourn pending a Supreme Court review. They are charged with allegedly stealing GH¢49.1 million from the state.
26 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
President Mahama has approved a reorganisation of the National Security Council Secretariat, with appointments including Major (Rtd.) General William Ayamdo as Deputy National Security Coordinator in charge of Operations, and several other reassignments effective immediately. The changes are intended to strengthen the Secretariat and improve its operations.
12 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
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 →
President John Dramani Mahama has approved a reorganisation of the National Security Council Secretariat, appointing Major General (Rtd.) William Ayamdo as Deputy National Security Coordinator in charge of Operations, with former National Security Coordinator Yaw Donkor reassigned to the Office of the National Security Advisor as Director of Intelligence and Research.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama has approved a reorganisation of the National Security Council Secretariat involving new appointments and reassignments of key officials, aimed at strengthening its operations. Appointees include Major (Rtd.) General William Ayamdo as Deputy National Security Coordinator (Operations) and former National Security Coordinator Yaw Donkor as Director of Intelligence and Research.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Petroleum Authority CEO monitored the 24-Hour Economy Programme pilot at selected Tema petroleum depots, accompanied by stakeholders from energy, police, and national security. Petroleum operators reported increased productivity and revenue, though they called for enhanced lighting and security at the facilities.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The European Union has announced plans to scale up support for Ghana's defence and security sector under the European Peace Facility to help contain emerging security challenges and prevent spillover of violent extremism from the Sahel. The announcement followed a meeting between Ghana's Deputy Minister for Defence and an EU delegation led by the EU Ambassador to Ghana.
20 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
In the trial of former National Signals Bureau Director-General Kwabena Adu-Boahene over alleged diversion of GH¢49.1 million in public funds, the defence team has challenged EOCO's lead investigator about whether a formal complaint was lodged with the National Security establishment before the investigation began. The investigator testified that the probe was triggered by a tip-off rather than a formal complaint, and acknowledged he could not confirm whether a prior complaint existed.
13 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Richard Jakpa, Director of Special Operations at the National Security Council Secretariat, has urged urgent investment in irrigation dams across the Upper West Region to unlock agricultural potential and address youth unemployment driven by prolonged dry seasons. He warned that lack of productive activity contributes to drug use, irregular migration, and illegal mining among young people, arguing that large-scale irrigation could retain youth in agriculture year-round.
3 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Daffiama-Bussie-Issa District held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Upper West Region's first Special STEM Senior High School on May 29, with the presentation of 600 dual desks to basic schools. Richard Anthounma Jakpa, Director for Special Operations at the National Security Council Secretariat, said the initiative will transform access to science and technology education and was secured through his personal lobbying of the GETFund Secretariat.
31 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Daffiama-Bussie-Issa District held a sod-cutting ceremony for its first Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Senior High School, described as the largest government investment in the district, and presented 600 dual desks to local basic schools. The STEM school is the first of its kind in the Upper West Region.
30 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Narcotics Control Commission Director-General has warned that illegal tobacco products deprive the state of billions in tax revenue annually, expose consumers to unsafe unregulated goods, and fuel organised crime. A week-long training workshop launched April 27, 2026, aims to strengthen frontline officers' capacity to detect and combat illicit tobacco trafficking at Ghana's entry and exit points.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →