Former Ghanaian Defence Minister, Dominic Nitiwul, has revealed that some individuals planned to destabilize Ghana in 2019.
According to him, these suspects were under surveillance for a year as they attempted to create chaos in the country.
Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen program, the former minister, who served for eight years, stated that many Ghanaians are unaware of the threats the country has faced in recent years.
He explained that the group involved in the plot had acquired weapons and was planning attacks on critical government installations.
“People don’t know what is happening. In 2019, I heard and watched people plan to make Ghana ungovernable. We set up a team to monitor and record them for a year,” he disclosed.
Although Mr. Nitiwul did not mention the names of the suspects or the exact locations they targeted, he insisted that security agencies were well aware of the situation and took the necessary steps to prevent it.
While he refrained from revealing detailed information on how the plan was foiled, he emphasized that it was a matter of national security. He reassured Ghanaians that the security forces were alert and prepared to handle any threats against the country’s stability.
The former minister also challenged the idea that coup plotters must seize a media house to succeed. He pointed to recent events in Burkina Faso, Guinea, and Mali, where military takeovers happened despite the presence of numerous media houses.
“The is very possible; it takes just a day for the media to be seized. Do you think Burkina Faso, Guinea, or Mali did not have many radio stations? There are so many things that can happen,” he warned.
Despite these revelations, Mr. Nitiwul expressed confidence in Ghana’s military, saying that the armed forces remain committed to peace and stability.
“I am not God, but I am almost certain that we have a dedicated Armed Forces. They know the government cannot provide everything, but they have seen and heard what is happening around the world,” he added.
His remarks come at a time when discussions on security and governance in Ghana have intensified.
While some political analysts believe that economic hardship could create conditions for unrest, Mr. Nitiwul’s revelations highlight the role of security agencies in ensuring peace.
