Former Speaker of Parliament, Prof Aaron Mike Oquaye, has refuted claims that, he requested for military protection during his time as Speaker.
The current speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has been in the news after some four military personnel reportedly detailed him were withdrawn.
The Ghana Armed Forces in a statement mentioned that, it had withdrawn the services of four military personnel detailed to the office of the Speaker of Parliament, Mr Alban Bagbin.
A letter signed by the Chief of Staff of the Ghana Armed Forces, Major General NP Andoh, said the four officers did not go through the right processes before being attached to the Speaker’s office.
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The officers include WO1 Jafaru Bunwura, WOII Apugiba Awine David, S/Sgt Agbley Prosper and Sgt. Bonney Prince.
“It is humbly requested that the personnel are withdrawn with effect from 14 January 2022 while efforts are made to regularize their attachment,” The statement said.
After the statement, some people argued that the former speaker of Parliament, Prof Aaron Mike Oquaye, was also offered military protection
“I was never offered military protection nor did I ask for any. Indeed, I had only three policemen to move with me and provide security at all material times,” a statement by Prof Aaron Mike Oquaye read.
Meanwhile, Adib Sani, a Foreign Policy and Security Analyst, says aside the President, Vice President and the Minister for Defence, all other public office holders do not need Military guards.
“The whole Speaker and withdrawal of military officers issue is shrouded in confusion. As a security person, I have always opposed the use of military as security personnel for public service holders. Aside the President, Vice President and the Minister for Defence, all other public office holders do not need Military guards,” Adib Sani told Kaakyire Ofori Ayim.
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