Former Member of Parliament for Anyaa Sowutuom, Dr. Dickson Adomako Kissi, has urged Parliament and the government to focus on modernizing Ghana’s security forces rather than merely increasing the upper age limit for military recruits.
His comment follows proposals by Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George and South Dayi MP Rockson Dafeamekpor to raise the military recruitment age to 35.
However, speaking on Morning Starr with Naa Dedei Tettey on Friday, October 10, Dr. Kissi stated that the debate should be grounded in Ghana’s real security needs and capacity.
According to him, Ghana’s security system is outdated and needs upgrades and reform.
“Well, first of all, I think that Ghana’s security services certainly need some upgrades. I’m more, you know, concerned about one, the intelligence gathering and as it is I think that is quite weak,” he said.
He further noted that the country must improve its technological and intelligence systems rather than focus solely on physical recruitment.
Dr. Adomako Kissi emphasized that Ghana’s security personnel need retraining and better tools to respond to modern threats.
“And when I say training, it’s not the 1947 type heavy physical activities, but I’m talking about the mind-training,” he said.
He also cautioned against populist policy moves, saying, “It’s nice to come out and say these things, but let’s be realistic… wishful thinking in this time doesn’t help us. You create some populist ideas in people’s minds, but in actuality, it’s only a dream — and we’re tired of pipe dreams.”
Source: Starrfm.com.gh
