Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has rejected claims that a new security partnership with the European Union will lead to foreign military bases or troop deployment in the country, amid public concern over the recently signed Ghana–EU Security and Defence Partnership. The ministry stated that the agreement is strictly designed to strengthen cooperation in tackling emerging security challenges, not to compromise national sovereignty.
The ministry stressed that the deal does not allow foreign troops or military installations on Ghanaian soil, instead focusing on areas such as counter-terrorism, maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea, cybersecurity, border management, and support for peacekeeping operations. The partnership provides technical assistance, training, and equipment support for Ghana’s security agencies, building on years of existing cooperation with the EU.
Officials explained that the agreement reflects Ghana’s response to rising security threats in the West African region, including violent extremism in the Sahel and growing maritime risks. The ministry reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to sovereignty, non-alignment, and transparent international cooperation, seeking to reassure citizens while maintaining necessary partnerships to address regional security challenges.
