In an effort to enhance border surveillance and the nation’s capacity to repel foreign attacks, the government has announced plans to build Ghana’s first cutting-edge cyber and electronic warfare hub at the Tamale Air Force Base. This information was made public by President John Dramani Mahama on Friday, January 23, during his speech to the attendees of the End of Year West Africa Social Activity (WASSA) 2025, which was held at Accra’s Burma Camp.
The initiative, according to President Mahama, would revolutionize Ghana’s defense and intelligence operations. The president declared, “We’re going to establish a cyber and electronic warfare facility at the Tamale Air Force Base. “The centre, he said, would have both a monitoring and defensive function, especially in protecting the territorial integrity of the nation.
“And this center will be in charge of keeping an eye on our borders and will also have an offensive capability in the event that our nation is ever attacked. ”
President Mahama went on to say that the government was taking specific measures to provide the military with the necessary equipment and technology, giving more information on the project’s scope.
He stated, “Plans are also well advanced to acquire armored personnel carriers, strategic drones, and advanced communication systems to establish Ghana’s first state-of-the-art cyber and electronic warfare center in the northern sector. “
To aid overall military improvements, the President also described more purchases aimed at increasing the operational efficiency of every sector of the Ghana Armed Forces. In addition to other essential military logistics, he continued, the armed forces will acquire more offshore patrol boats for the Ghana Navy, four brand new Eurocopter helicopters for the Ghana Air Force, and a new executive jet for the Ghana Air Force for the use of travelling executives, including himself. Citing new security threats in several parts of the nation, President Mahama also announced a strategic expansion of the nation’s military footprint.
He said, “The government has also made the strategic choice to create two additional military divisions in the Oti and central regions. ” He emphasized that the action was taken in advance of shifts in security conditions throughout the nation.“This initiative reflects emerging security dynamics and the need to strengthen our national response framework,” he said in conclusion.
