President John Dramani Mahama has stressed that safeguarding Ghana’s peace and stability must be a shared national responsibility, and not the exclusive duty of the Armed Forces and security agencies. President Mahama observed that the evolving global and sub-regional security landscape—marked by violent extremism, terrorism, transnational crime and asymmetric warfare—demands a comprehensive and coordinated national response beyond the barracks. He made the pronouncement during the Ghana Military Academy Graduation Parade 2026, where 267 cadet officers were commissioned into the Ghana Armed Forces. Speaking at the Cadet Officers Mess, and clad in the Air Force ceremonial garb, President Mahama urged all Ghanaians to remain vigilant and security conscious in safeguarding the nation’s peace. The President added that exposure to conflict environments has strengthened the Ghana Armed Forces’ deep respect for constitutional rule and democratic governance, reinforcing their role as a pillar of national stability.