The Director-General of Ghana’s National Cyber Security Authority (NCSA) has been suspended for two weeks following allegations of misconduct involving the use of a uniformed military officer as a personal bodyguard.
The suspension, confirmed by the Ministry of Communications, comes amid mounting public criticism and an official inquiry ordered by the Office of the President. The matter is being treated as a potential breach of public service protocol and a misuse of security resources.
According to sources,a letter dated 15 July 2025 signed by Dr Callistus Mahama, Secretary to the President, acting on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama. It expressed "grave concern" over the Director-General’s conduct, which the President said "suggests a troubling lapse in judgment".
At the heart of the controversy is a widely circulated image showing the uniformed officer standing directly behind the NCSA chief as he addressed the public—an image that has fuelled criticism on social media and among security experts.
The President noted the photograph “creates a false impression of official military endorsement and undermines the clear lines of authority and decorum expected in public service.”
The letter, addressed to the Minister for Communications and copied to the Chief of Staff and the National Security Coordinator, called for an urgent explanation from the Director-General and a preliminary report within seven days.
According to the President, the officer in question had not received the necessary clearance to act in such a capacity, raising serious concerns about adherence to national security protocols.
The Ministry of Communications responded by issuing a formal query to the Director-General and subsequently announcing his two-week suspension. The Ministry said the move was a procedural step intended to facilitate an impartial investigation into what it described as a "serious breach of protocol".
Internal correspondence suggests further disciplinary action could follow, depending on the findings of the ongoing inquiry.
The identity of the military officer involved has not been disclosed, and neither the NCSA nor the Ministry has made a public statement beyond confirming the suspension.
