Ghana-Intelligence Chiefs PAST NATIONAL SECURITY CO-ORDINATORS Kofi Bentum Quantson, career intelligence officer, former Director Special Branch, 1st Director BNI, 1st Director Narcotics Control, and National Security Co-ordinator. Col. Jeff Asmah, career military intelligence officer. Replaced by K. B Quantson. Naval Capt. Baffour Assase Gyimah, career military officer with many years of experience in military operations and intelligence. Col. Gbevlo Lartey, career military intelligence officer, former Commander 64 Infantry Regiment, Ghana Armed Forces and a lawyer Mr. Joshua Kyeremeh, career intelligence officer of BNI, an operative and regional commander in various regions, headed, departments at BNI HQ, Deputy Director BNI and Director BNI. Appointed in 2017 as National Security Co-ordinator, a position he held until he died in 2020. Mr. Francis Poku, career intelligence officer of the Special Branch and BNI, served in various capacities as operative, commander in various regions and BNI HQ departments. Was appointed National Security Co-ordinator. Brigadier General Francis Amanfoh, a career military intelligence officer and has undertaken foreign Intelligence and military assignments.Was appointed to replace late Joshua kyeremeh. CURRENT: Mr. Edward Asomani (former Danquah Institure Head of Research, appointed to Analysis Department of National Security Council Secretariat in 2017, appointed Deputy National Security Co-ordinator in 2020) PAST DIRECTORS OF NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE BUREAU Mr. Ben Forjoe (police officer, career intelligence officer, Director Special Branch) Mr. J. H Owusu Sekeyere (police officer, career intelligence officer, Director Special Branch) Mr. C.K Mawuenyega (police officer, career intelligence officer, Director Special Branch) Mr. Anthony Deku (police officer, career intelligence officer, Director Special Branch) Prof GKA Ofosu Armah( Legal academic and Dean of University Ghana Faculty of Law/Director Special Branch) Mr. Kofi Bentum Quantson (police officer, career intelligence officer, Director Special Branch and Director BNI) Mr. Peter Tenganaba Nafuri (police officer, career intelligence officer, Director BNI) Mr.Yaw Donkor (career intelligence officer, Director BNI) Mr. Jones Afari (police officer, career intelligence, Director Special Branch) Mr. J.B Amofa (career intelligence officer, Director BNI) Mr. Ellis Owusu Fordjour (career intelligence Officer, Director BNI) Mr. Joshua Kyeremeh (career intelligence officer, Director BNI) Mr. Pious Awelinga (career intelligence officer, Director BNI) Mr. William Akwasi Appiah (career intelligence officer, Director BNI) Mr. Rasheed Seidu Inusah (career foreign intelligence officer of Research Department, Director BNI) Mr. Kwaku Domfeh (career intelligence officer, Director BNI/NIB) CURRENT:Mr. Attobrah Quarcoe (former Director Danquah Institute, appointed Deputy Director BNI in 2019) PAST DIRECTORS OF RESEARCH DEPARTMENT Mr. Ben Forjoe Ambassador Alex Danquah Mr. Yaw Osei Mr. D.K Mensah Ambassador Rasheed Seidu Inusah. CUREENT: Mr. Peter Nyarko Opata. PAST DIRECTORS OF MILITARY INTELLIGENCE Brigadier General M.M Hassan Lt. Gen Joshua Hamidu Brigadier General Nicholas Andoh CURRENT: Brigadier General Albert Yeboah Nsiah Source: IISS Research Department All Events News Press Release Publications Research Uncategorized Ghana-Intelligence Chiefs Research PAST NATIONAL SECURITY CO-ORDINATORS Kofi Bentum Quantson, career intelligence officer, former Director Special Branch, 1st Director BNI, 1st Director Narcotics… Read Full Story… IISS cautions security personnel against unauthorized disclosure of intelligence Publications The Institute for Intelligence and Strategic Security (IISS) is cautioning security personnel against unauthorized disclosure of classified intelligence and security… Read Full Story… China offers $15,000 cash — or a ‘spiritual reward’ — for national security tip-offs Publications Hong Kong (CNN)China is offering its citizens cash rewards of up to and above 100,000 yuan ($15,000) for tip-offs about… Read Full Story… Load More End of Content.
Defence Minister leads delegation to Yaa-Naa over war mongering comments on social media – iissgh.com
Minister for Defence Dominic Nitiwul, who is also the Member of Parliament (MP) for Bimbilla Constituency, has led a government delegation including some MPs from the Northern Region to the Gbewaa palace in Yendi following some social media comments of a possible Konkomba, Dagomba and Nanumba conflict. Speaking at the Gbewaa palace, the Minister described the information as malicious and treacherous. He revealed that government through the National Security Ministry and other security operatives are tracking down the perpetrators of such information. “We are tracking those people peddling such war mongering information to raise tension and I assure you we will deal with them.” He added, “Konkombas, Dagombas and Nanumbas are brothers and have lived peacefully over the years and so any attempt to distract the peace among these people will be fiercely resisted.” Mr. Nitiwul warned that “henceforth, anybody or group of person’s whose publications, discussions or commentary on the subject matter will seek to influence a possible conflict will be severely dealt with”. He charged all metropolitan, municipal and district chief executives (MMDCEs) in the Region to sensitize their people on the need to live peacefully. Member of Parliament for Yendi Constituency Alhaji Farouk Aliu Mahama applauded the swift intervention by government and called on the youth to desist from acts of war mongering. He indicated that the 1994 Konkomba, Dagomba and Nanumba conflict claimed more lives and any reccurrence will be detrimental to the peace and development of the Region. The Yaa-Naa, Abukari Mahama II, on his part, applauded government for the intervention. He is hopeful government will trace the perpetrators and make them face the full rigours of the law. Source: a1radioonline.com
Ministry of Defence meets with CSOs in security sector
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has held discussions with selected security sector Civil Society Organizations and Security Analysts on matters of defence and security policy at the Ministry of Defence Complex in Accra. According to Minister for Defence, Hon. Dominic Nitiwul, the meeting forms part of government’s strategic initiative to engage with various sectors of society at all levels to deepen collaboration and partnership for maintenance of peace and stability, and therefore find the engagement with CSOs in peace and security as very vital to supporting the ministry and other sector ministries through constructive deliberation and sharing of knowledge and experiences. He observed that CSOs and in particular security analysts who serve as voice of the people remain critical in bridging the gap between government and the populace and was therefore grateful that members honoured the invitation and assured of constant engagement on matters of common interest. Commenting on role of the ministry in supporting the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) to discharge its constitutional mandate of defending the territorial integrity of the country, he indicated that government through the MOD had taken measures to improve the operational efficiency and capability of the GAF to tackle emerging threats such as terrorism, violent extremist activities and maritime crime and called for support of all towards safeguarding the country from these threats. On his part, Chief Executive Officer of Security Warehouse Ltd, Mr. Adam Bonaa expressed appreciation for the Minister’s initiative and charged the ministry to work assiduously in safeguarding the country’s borders. He also observed that as security analysts, their role is to scrutinize the sector and make relevant recommendations for the appropriate authorities to implement and that sector CSOs will continue to hold government accountable as far as matters of defense and security are concerned. Dr. Ishmael Norman, President of Institute of Security, Disaster and Emergency Studies (ISDES) charged the minister and government for that matter to pay critical attention to maritime security as recent reports of maritime crime show a phenomenal increase. Other members took turns to raise issues concerning the sector. Also present at the meeting were Deputy Minister of Defence Hon. Kofi Amankwah Manu, Chief Director of the Ministry of Defence Dr. Evans Agbeme Dzikum, Executive Director of West African Center for Counter-Extremism (WACCE), Mr. Mutaru Muqtar, Senior Policy Analyst at Amann Center for Security and Counterterrorism (ACDS-Africa), Mr Moses Jatuat, Program Officer of Institute of Security and Safety Policy Research (ISSAPR), Mr. Derick Nestor Hokey and Executive Director of Bureau of Public Safety Mr. Nana Yaw Akwada.
