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GAF says it’s ready to confront any security threat against Ghana

GAF says it’s ready to confront any security threat against Ghana

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) says it is prepared to confront any threat to the country’s security and defend its territorial integrity against external aggression. The assurance was given by the General Officer Commanding the Southern Command, Brigadier General Edward Awaribey, at the 2026 Static and Firepower Demonstration held at the Battle Training Camp in Bundase.

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) says it is prepared to confront any threat to the country’s security and defend its territorial integrity against external aggression.

The assurance was given by the General Officer Commanding the Southern Command, Brigadier General Edward Awaribey, at the 2026 Static and Firepower Demonstration held at the Battle Training Camp in Bundase.

He said the military had maintained a high level of operational readiness through continuous training, improved equipment and the adoption of lessons from security operations across the region.

Brigadier General Awaribey stressed that the Armed Forces remained committed to protecting the country and would respond firmly to any attempt to undermine its stability.

“Let me use this opportunity to assure the nation that the Ghana Armed Forces remains motivated, mission-oriented, mission-ready, highly trained, well-equipped, and prepared to respond decisively to any form of aggression or destabilisation,” he said.

The demonstration brought together military personnel and showcased the Armed Forces’ equipment, firepower and operational capabilities, highlighting its preparedness to deal with evolving security challenges.

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