Ghana’s Defence Minister, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has voiced concerns over the disappearance of thousands of rounds of military ammunition that were transferred from the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) to the National Security Secretariat in 2024, calling the move “irregular” and demanding accountability.
Speaking at the Government Accountability Series in Accra on 21 July 2025, Dr. Boamah challenged the reasoning behind transferring such significant military stockpiles to a civilian-led agency without its own operational combat units.
“Despite this unexplained transfer, the government has maintained national safety and stability,” he said, noting that the ammunition, intended for military use, remains unaccounted for more than a year later.
The minister questioned how the transfer was approved under those circumstances, confirming that the matter originated during the administration of former President Nana Akufo-Addo. “We still need answers as to how the Ghana Armed Forces authorized this transfer,” Dr. Boamah stated, underscoring the urgency of resolving the issue.
Official records indicate that the missing ammunition involved substantial quantities, though precise figures were not disclosed publicly.
Dr. Boamah revealed that the GAF has formally referred the investigation to the National Security Secretariat, citing the agency as the documented recipient of the transferred stockpile. However, no findings from the Secretariat’s internal review have been made public, and the status of the investigation remains unclear.
The disclosure adds to growing scrutiny over the handling of military resources and inter-agency transfers under the previous administration. Calls for transparency have mounted, with stakeholders pressing for the government to disclose the fate of the ammunition and the findings of the ongoing probe.
The government has not yet indicated whether the investigation will lead to broader inquiries or potential legal action, but Dr. Boamah stressed that resolving the matter is essential to ensure public confidence in the security apparatus.
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