President John Dramani Mahama has served notice to criminal elements that the state has both the capacity and the will to act against them, as his administration commissioned 100 pickup trucks for the Ghana Police Service.
The President made the declaration during the commissioning ceremony, stating that while law-abiding citizens must feel protected and not threatened, those engaged in criminal activities must understand the state’s determination to maintain law and order.
“Criminal elements must know that the state has both the capacity and the will to act.
“Law-abiding citizens must feel protected and not threatened,” President Mahama said.
The 100 pickup trucks, which represent the first batch of several vehicles the government will provide to the police service, are expected to support operations against organized crime, highway robbery, illegal mining, and cross-border threats.
The President emphasized that security is not only about responding to crime but also about preventing it.
He said the vehicles will support patrols, community policing, and coordinated operations to tackle various security challenges facing the country.
President declared that no part of Ghana is beyond the reach of the state, warning that no community within the territory of Ghana will be abandoned in the fight against crime.
The vehicles, he noted, will improve patrols, reduce response time, and extend policing to hard-to-reach areas.
The commissioning follows the December 2025 handover of 40 armored vehicles to the Ghana Police Service and forms part of a deliberate strategy to modernize Ghana’s security architecture.
While addressing the leadership of the police service, the President stressed that the public expects professionalism, fairness, and responsiveness from officers.
He said a strong police service must be lawful and that authority must always be exercised with restraint.
“Respect for human rights is non-negotiable. The uniform confers authority, but it also demands responsibility,” the President stated.
The President acknowledged the risks and pressures confronted by men and women of the Ghana Police Service, describing the vehicles as part of the government’s commitment to their safety as they protect citizens.
President Mahama issued a stern warning that his administration will not tolerate misuse, waste, or indiscipline regarding security resources.
He instructed that the vehicles must be properly deployed, professionally used, carefully maintained, and fully accounted for.
“Every resource provided for national security must deliver real value to the Ghanaian people,” he said.
Richard Aniagyei, ISD
