The Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has called on the Chief of Defence Staff to take disciplinary action against a military officer he accuses of leading an operation involving the seizure of trucks in the Ningo-Prampram Constituency.
The minister identified the officer as Lieutenant Albert Goh and accused him and other soldiers of entering the constituency heavily armed, seizing trucks belonging to residents without lawful authority, and mistreating local people.
“And to Lieutenant Albert Goh, who came here yesterday with his men, this is a warning to you. It should be your last time because you are a disgrace to the Ghana Armed Forces. Albert Goh, your official number, your Ghana Army number, is 5666.”
“And I’m saying that Lieutenant Albert Goh, you are a disgrace to the uniform that you wear. And I expect the Chief of Defence Staff, the CDS, to dismiss you from the Armed Forces for bringing disgrace to the Army. What you did yesterday was akin to armed robbery,” he said.
Describing the alleged conduct as akin to armed robbery, Sam George said the military personnel had no justification for taking citizens’ property.
“What you did yesterday was akin to armed robbery,” he said, directly addressing the lieutenant.
“Picking weapons from the Ghana Armed Forces armory, coming here, seizing the trucks of citizens without any lawful order, driving that truck for two weeks, somebody’s property. You are a thief.”
He maintained that the people of Ningo-Prampram deserved justice, adding that the matter would be pursued through the appropriate military disciplinary channels.
“And I’m going to have a conversation with my colleague, the Minister of Defence, to make sure that he insists that the Army disciplines you, Albert Goh.
He also warned soldiers against returning to the constituency to brutalise residents, saying they would be held accountable under the law.
“Any soldier who comes to Ningo-Prampram to brutalise the people of Ningo-Prampram again, you will face the law of the streets,” he said.
The minister further alleged that the soldiers had taken trucks belonging to residents and used them for about two weeks without lawful authorisation.
He said he would raise the matter with the Minister of Defence to ensure that the military authorities investigated the incident and held those involved accountable.
Sam George also accused the lieutenant of disrespecting a police commander who had attempted to engage him over the operation.
According to the minister, the commander, a Chief Superintendent, was disrespected, while some of the soldiers allegedly cocked their weapons at him.
He questioned the conduct of the personnel, saying their actions were inconsistent with the standards expected of members of the Ghana Armed Forces.
The minister said he had obtained the names of the soldiers involved and would pursue the matter through the appropriate military disciplinary channels.
He maintained that residents of Ningo-Prampram deserved justice and that the incident would not be allowed to go unaddressed.
For you to issue a public warning to a soldier and instruct the military to respect the police in your constituency takes some balls. Sam George gotta be the hardest guy! Fearless! https://t.co/BzjkXm4OhV
— BONGO IDEAS(@BongoIdeasHQ) November 3, 2026