Accra, March 19, — The Parliament of Ghana has passed the Security and Intelligence Agencies Bill, 2025, aimed at strengthening Ghana’s internal and external security framework.
The Bill establishes the Office of the National Security Coordinator as part of the country’s security and intelligence agencies and repeals the Security and Intelligence Agencies Act, 2020 (Act 1030).
Key provisions of the Bill
Under the new law:
The President will assign ministerial responsibility for national security to a designated Minister.
The functions of the National Security Coordinator and security and intelligence agencies will be streamlined.
Provisions are made for the National Security Council (Ghana), as well as Regional and District Security Councils.
The law specifies the state agencies responsible for coordinating and implementing government policies on national security.
The legislation, which is arranged into 46 clauses and a schedule, also addresses the composition of the National Security Council in line with Article 83 of the 1992 Constitution, as well as procedures for meetings and the functions of the Council under Article 84.
Strengthening national security governance
Government officials say the passage of the Bill represents a major step toward strengthening Ghana’s security governance framework and improving coordination among national security institutions.
The new legal framework is expected to enhance the country’s capacity to respond to both internal and external security threats while improving institutional coordination and policy implementation.
GHBUSS
March 19, 2026
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