President John Mahama suspends Director-General of Cyber Security Authority, Divine Selasi Agbeti
- The Director-General of the National Cyber Security Authority (NCSA), Divine Selasi Agbeti, has been suspended
- President John Dramani Mahama suspended Divine Selasi Agbeti for flouting a law on the use of a personal bodyguard
- Ghanaians on social media shared their thoughts on President Mahama's action against his appointee
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President John Dramani Mahama has suspended the Director-General of the National Cyber Security Authority (NCSA), Divine Selasi Agbeti, for a period of two weeks.
Divine Selasi Agbeti was suspended over an allegation that he had engaged the services of a uniformed military officer as a personal bodyguard during public appearances without the necessary authorisation.
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The NSA boss’s action raised concerns about protocol breaches and national security procedures.
In a letter signed by Dr Callistus Mahama, Secretary to the President, it stated that the presidency was unhappy with Divine Selasi Agbeti’s action and condemned it.
The government indicated that its action was:
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“Inappropriate and embarrassing to the government.”
The suspension period is intended to allow the relevant authorities to investigate the matter and determine any further disciplinary action.
Government insiders suggest that further disciplinary action could be taken depending on the outcome of ongoing internal investigations.
Divine Selasi Agbeti was appointed as Director-General of the Cyber Security Authority in March 2025, succeeding Dr. Albert Antwi-Boasiako, who had led the institution since 2017.
Police personnel assigned to high-ranking officers
The Minister for the Interior, Mohammed-Mubarak Muntaka, in a Joy News interview on July 4, 2025, said the government has decided not to allow military personnel to guard high-ranking officials.
He explained that the military's mandate was not to provide protection to civilians.
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“Why should the military be performing a civilian function?.Why should you draw in the military? The use of military personnel sometimes sends the wrong signal to the ordinary citizen.”
“Police are trained with a civilian mindset, while the military is supposed to constantly provide security for our external or territorial integrity."
Jean Mensa’s security detail changed
The Interior Minister made this disclosure after it was announced that the security detail of the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Jean Mensa, had been changed.
He clarified that the military detail of the EC boss had been withdrawn and replaced with a police team.
“What we do generally is to provide security around every neighborhood. VVIPs like the Chair of the Electoral Commission, she has a personal bodyguard, just like the Chief Justice, the Speaker of Parliament, and all others, and that's what we are doing", he said in the interview.
Ghanaians react to government official's suspension
YEN.com.gh collated some reactions to Divine Selasie Agbeti's suspension on social media. Read them below.
Michael Vhypa Duodu-Opare said:
"What does this entail? He doesn’t get 2 weeks' pay? Which is technically a little scratch in the wallet, but a scratch."
Ebenezer Afanyi Dadzie wrote:
"One month without salary would have been good, or... Or the two weeks is without salary? Anyway, it's a good start."
Kofi Ofosu Nkansah said:
"Meanwhile, Rashid Computer is still walking free. Divine is not close to Jubilee House, so he has been sanctioned. Mobo."
Razak Hussain wrote:
"He's sorry, please forgive him. I have recently sent a complaint to him as a common Ghanaian, it was even on a weekend, and he swiftly addressed the issue. I feel proud of him and the entity. Pls forgive him.
Patience Michaels said:
"This is the reason I always tease my dad for joining a party bi that I don't want to mention he should come and see leadership. In fact, I'm rushing home sef this evening he will not sleep."
Share It Loud wrote:
"His salary don come to Mahama Care."
Airstar Xtel said:
"Asuɔden! W'anti announcement nu anaa ɔkaasɛ yeedi agrɔ.Soldier also wore a mask cuz he knew he was breaking a rule. Smh."
Government appointees banned from first-class flights
YEN.com.gh reported that President John Mahama has placed a ban on non-essential foreign travel for his appointees.
President Mahama further announced plans to introduce a code of conduct for all government officials.
The president spoke when he swore in some ministers at the Jubilee House.
Source: YEN.com.gh
