A cybersecurity and finance expert, Mr. Solomon Osei-Fosu, has cautioned that increasing political and civilian interference in the work of Ghana’s security agencies poses a serious threat to national stability. He made the remarks on the Teknokrat Show on Focus FM, where he discussed recent incidents involving attacks on security personnel and interruptions in law enforcement operations.
Reacting to Saturday’s reported confrontation involving the Asutifi North MP and suspected illegal miners, Mr. Osei-Fosu said such incidents highlight broader concerns about how civilians and politicians obstruct security work. According to him, consistent interference compromises the neutrality of the country’s security agencies.
“We are politicizing a lot of things in this country… The moment you touch the independent institutions, you compromise their integrity,” he said. He warned that allowing political influence in security operations creates operational inefficiencies, weakens public trust, and exposes citizens to greater danger.
“If care is not taken, we are going to have impartiality in our security system,” he added. Mr. Osei-Fosu also criticized politicians and influential individuals who prevent law enforcement officers from carrying out duties such as arresting illegal miners.
He explained that such actions undermine the national fight against galamsey and project a negative image internationally. He stressed that citizens must also understand that interfering in active security operations “does more harm than good.”
He emphasized the need for continuous public education on the consequences of obstructing officers on duty. He called for long-term national planning and reduced political appointments within security institutions to ensure independence.
“We need a strategic plan, a 10-year or 20-year agenda that guides how institutions operate no matter which party is in power,” he said. In concluding, Mr. Osei-Fosu urged all stakeholders, politicians, security agencies, and civilians to work together to maintain peace and protect the integrity of Ghana’s security system.
“We are all in this together. Without collaboration, Ghana cannot thrive,” he said.