Ghana cannot afford to lower its guard against violent extremism and terrorism despite its current stability, the Director of the National Counter-Terrorism Fusion Centre (NCTFC), Major General Tim Ba-Taa-Banah, has warned.

Speaking on the country's security posture amidst rising instability in the West African sub-region, Major General Ba-Taa-Banah emphasized that safeguarding the nation requires far more than physical border security, calling for sustained intelligence gathering, public vigilance, and seamless collaboration among state security agencies.

Assuring the public of the country's current readiness while cautioning against taking national peace for granted, the counter-terrorism chief highlighted the need for proactive measures to intercept threats before they materialize.

"You ask me today how secure is our country. We are secure, but we are not an island," Major General Ba-Taa-Banah stated.

"What we need to do and we are doing on a daily basis is to keep our eyes open and ensuring that our citizens enjoy the highest possible level of protection within the constraints of resources being allocated."

The NCTFC Director further stressed that Ghana's relative peace compared to its Sahelian neighbors can only be preserved if both citizens and security apparatuses remain alert.

"It's possible for us to continue to stay out of trouble. But we will lose that when we become complacent," he cautioned.

He concluded by urging local communities to actively partner with law enforcement by reporting suspicious movements, noting that public cooperation remains the strongest line of defense in sustaining national security.

Ghana remains one of the few coastal West African nations that has avoided major jihadist attacks, even as militant groups expand their operational footprint southward from Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger.

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