“Ghana’s National Security Under Threat: Concerned Youth Demand Action”

Accra, Ghana – August 29, 2025

A group of concerned youth in Ghana, led by Maxwell Addo Osei, Security Coordinator , Oman Ghana Nkosua, Convener of Apex Ghana, gathered at a press conference to sound the alarm on the growing national security threats facing the country. The group cited recent incidents of cybercrime, human trafficking, and fraudulent activities involving foreign nationals, particularly Nigerians, as evidence of the need for urgent action.

According to the group, these criminal activities have not only harmed Ghana’s economy but also damaged the country’s global reputation. They pointed to the arrest of 50 Nigerian nationals engaged in cybercrime and money laundering schemes, the rescue of 76 Ghanaians trafficked to Nigeria through fraudulent recruitment syndicates, and the recent case of a German national being defrauded in Ghana by foreign criminals using fake Ghanaian identities and passports.

The concerned youth emphasized that these incidents are not isolated and demonstrate a larger pattern of cross-border criminal activity that must be addressed immediately. They warned that if left unchecked, these activities risk severe international reputational damage, including stricter restrictions against Ghanaians seeking education, business, or travel opportunities abroad.

The group demanded that the government take urgent steps to address these national security threats, including:

1.Immediate repatriation of all undocumented foreigners

2.Strengthening of border controls and immigration systems

3.Removal of foreigners from Ghana’s retail trade markets in strict compliance with the law

4.Deportation of individuals with no legal or traditional mandates in Ghana

5.Expatriation of all self-styled foreign subjects who assume roles within Ghana’s traditional system without approval

The concerned youth emphasized that Ghana is a land of peace, hospitality, and unity, and that the country welcomes all who come legally, peacefully, and respectfully. However, they stressed that criminality, illegality, and disrespect for Ghana’s laws will not be tolerated.

“We are calling on the government, Parliament, the Security Services, and the good people of Ghana to rise together in defense of our nation,” Nana Prempeh Agyemang said. “Let us protect Ghana. Let us protect our borders. Let us safeguard our reputation. Because we always say, if Ghana is safe, Ghanaians are safe.”

The group’s demands reflect a growing concern among Ghanaians about the impact of foreign criminal activity on the country’s national security and economy. As the government considers its response to these threats, the concerned youth are urging swift and decisive action to protect Ghana’s interests and reputation.