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Seven former service commanders banned
from security ops areas
Accra, Sept. 17, Ghanadot/GNA – The National Security
Council (NSC) on Wednesday announced a ban on seven former
service commanders from military and police installations
and garrisons with immediate effect and until further
notice.
A statement signed by Dr Sam G. Amoo, National Security
Coordinator, said the action is “in the interest of national
security”.
Those affected are Lt. Gen. Arnold Quainoo, former General
Officer Commanding the Ghana Armed Forces; Admiral Owusu
Ansah, former Chief of Naval Staff; Brigadier Joseph
Nunoo-Mensah, former Chief of the Defence Staff; Brigadier
General Bruce Konuah, former Defence Adviser to Pakistan; Mr
C.K. Dewornu, former Inspector-general of Police, Mr F.Y.
Asare, former Regional Police Commander of Greater Accra,
and Mr W.K. Aboah, former Commissioner of Police and
Director of Immigration Service.
The statement reminded the public that a similar existing
ban imposed on former President Jerry John Rawlings is still
in force.
The seven were said to have held a meeting with the former
President on “security matters” recently.
GNA
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