The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ghana has rejected claims suggesting that Ghana’s newly signed security agreement with the European Union will pave the way for foreign military bases or the stationing of foreign troops in the country.
The Ministry issued the clarification on Tuesday, April 14, following growing public concern and circulating claims about the Security and Defence Partnership between Ghana and the EU.
According to the statement, the agreement is intended to deepen cooperation in addressing emerging security threats while strengthening Ghana’s national and regional security systems.
“The Ministry wishes to categorically state that the agreement neither provides for the establishment of foreign military bases in Ghana nor does it permit the stationing of foreign troops on Ghanaian soil,” the statement emphasised, adding that Ghana’s sovereignty and territorial integrity remain fully intact.
The Ministry explained that the partnership establishes a framework for collaboration in areas such as counter-terrorism, maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea, cybersecurity, border control, and support for peacekeeping and crisis response operations.
It also includes provisions for technical support, training, and the supply of equipment to enhance the capacity of Ghana’s security agencies.
Officials noted that the agreement builds on an existing relationship between Ghana and the EU, formalising years of cooperation into a more structured arrangement rather than introducing an entirely new framework.
The Ministry further stated that the partnership is guided by shared interests and respect for Ghana’s national priorities.
Addressing concerns circulating in sections of the public, the Ministry said such interpretations distort the purpose of the agreement and urged the public to disregard them.
It added that Ghana’s decision to strengthen ties with the EU is influenced by evolving security challenges in the West African region, including the rise of violent extremism in the Sahel and increasing maritime threats in the Gulf of Guinea.
The Ministry also reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to its long-standing foreign policy principles, including non-alignment, Pan-Africanism, good neighbourliness, and peaceful coexistence.
It stressed that Ghana will not enter into any agreement that compromises the sovereignty or security of its neighbours, noting that all international engagements will continue to prioritise transparency, accountability, and the national interest.
Read the full statement below:
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