A leading member of the Movement for Change, Nana Yaw Sarpong, has welcomed the decision by the Ministry of Defence to withdraw military protection for civilians who are not legally entitled to such services.
The directive affects public officials, former ministers, and business persons who have been benefiting from military escorts without official justification.
Speaking on TV3 New Day on Tuesday, July 15, Sarpong described the move as timely and necessary in restoring discipline and professionalism in Ghana's security sector.
According to him, individuals who feel the need for additional protection should resort to private security services at their own expense. "The police have a mandate.
