The Deputy Director-General of the Cyber Security Authority (CSA), Dr. Jamaldeen Tonzua Seidu, has firmly countered claims regarding the Ghana Armed Forces’ lack of tools and resources for effective national defence.
Dr. Seidu called these assertions misleading and unsupported by facts.
In an interview, he questioned the rationale behind claims suggesting that the military, especially the Ghana Air Force, is hindered by a shortage of operational aircraft or faulty equipment.
“What’s the basis for saying we don’t have many operational aircraft or that they are not functioning well? Such conclusions may have no basis without evidential proof.
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“We need to weigh what we have statistically against the overall operations they undertake and then decide whether the Ghana Air Force should be commended,” he stressed.
Dr. Seidu praised the dedication of military personnel, highlighting that despite resource limitations, the Air Force continues to perform admirably under challenging conditions.
“Under very trying circumstances, our men and women in uniform, particularly the Ghana Air Force, are doing their best. We are probably doing well, but there is always room for improvement,” he said.
He also called for a balanced and evidence-based evaluation of the military’s capabilities, discouraging reliance on unfounded assumptions.
