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Classified Information Disclosure: Foreign Affairs Ministry denies claims
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The Media Relations Officer of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Fred Duhoe, has dismissed claims that Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister revealed classified information about security cooperation between the United States and Nigeria.
In a statement, he said reports and social media commentary suggesting that the Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, disclosed sensitive information were inaccurate.
According to him, the minister only referred to information that was already in the public domain during his presentation at a discussion held at Chatham House in the United Kingdom.
Duhoe explained that several international media organisations had reported on the security cooperation between the United States and Nigeria months before the minister’s remarks.
He cited a report published on November 19, 2025, by Al Jazeera, which discussed Nigeria’s interest in strengthening security cooperation with the United States to tackle terrorism and violent attacks.
He referenced a December 26, 2025 report by Anadolu Agency that confirmed ongoing collaboration between Nigeria and the United States to address terrorism and violent extremism.
According to him, several international outlets, including Reuters, also reported between February 11 and 12, 2026, that the United States planned to deploy about 200 troops to Nigeria to train and support the Nigerian military in counter-terrorism operations.
Duhoe said the minister made the remarks during a discussion on strengthening collective security against violent extremism in West Africa. The event was attended by Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar.
He stressed that the information mentioned at the event could not be considered classified because it had already been widely reported in international media between November 2025 and February 2026.
The statement highlighted Ghana’s role in promoting regional security cooperation. According to Duhoe, the country has been leading meetings on intelligence sharing and regional security collaboration.
He cited the High-Level Consultative Conference on Regional Cooperation and Security held in Accra from January 29 to 30, 2026, as an example of Ghana’s efforts to strengthen security coordination in the region.
Mr.Duhoe added that the minister’s engagements in the United Kingdom, including activities linked to the Commonwealth of Nations and Chatham House, were largely successful.
He therefore urged the public to treat claims that the minister disclosed classified information with caution.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested five people and retrieved firearms, ammunition and other offensive items during an intelligence led operation at Sapeiman Faase in the Greater Accra Region.
According to a press release issued by the Command on Monday, the operation was carried out jointly with the National Police Intelligence Directorate (NPID) on July 17, 2026.
The Police identified the suspects as Torgbui Agah Semaglo, 50, Shadrach Agah Semaglo, 22, William Kweku Sedanu, 21, Cyril Kassenu, 26, and Kingsford Agah Semaglo, 18.
The Command said a search at the suspects’ premises led to the retrieval of a pump action gun, a Stoeger ST R9 pistol, a dummy Austria pistol, a jackknife, a face mask, 12 BB cartridges, three rounds of 9mm ammunition, one AK-47 round of ammunition, a talisman and two kitchen knives.
It noted that all the items had been kept as exhibits to support investigations.
The Police said preliminary investigations suggested that the suspects were members of a criminal group involved in armed robbery and landguard activities.
It alleged that they used the recovered weapons to terrorise residents in Sapeiman and nearby communities.
The suspects are currently in Police custody assisting with investigations, while efforts continue to determine their involvement in other robbery cases and related criminal activities. The Police also said it was working to identify and arrest any additional accomplices.
The Accra Regional Police Command commended members of the public for providing credible information that supported its work and urged residents to remain vigilant.
It encouraged the public to report suspicious persons or activities to the nearest police station or through the Police emergency numbers, adding that it remained committed to protecting lives and property across the region.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced that a revised national curriculum for kindergarten to junior high school will be presented to the Ministry of Education on Wednesday for further approval.
Speaking at the Government Accountability Series today, Mr. Iddrisu said the new curriculum was developed by the National Curriculum Assessment Agency (NaCCA) as part of efforts to improve teaching and learning at the basic education level.
According to him, the revised curriculum will be formally submitted to the Ministry before it is forwarded to President John Dramani Mahama. He added that it will then be sent to Cabinet and Parliament for consideration and approval.
Mr. Iddrisu said the revised curriculum is designed to support a “Smart Start” approach by strengthening the teaching of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
He explained that the government intends to introduce new subjects, including coding, electronics, artificial intelligence (AI) and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), into the basic school curriculum.
The Minister said the changes form part of the government’s commitment to equipping pupils with practical and digital skills needed to meet the demands of the modern world.
He expressed confidence that the revised curriculum would help prepare learners for future opportunities by integrating technology and innovation into education from the early years of schooling.
By: Jacob Aggrey
