Ghana's security establishment reorganised by President Mahama in August 2026 with new appointments including a Deputy National Security Coordinator for Operations.
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… 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 warnsPresident 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 →
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 →