Ghana’s Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has ignited online discussion after suggesting the creation of a National Reserve Army Corps.

In a brief social media post, George wrote: “Time for a National Reserve Army Corps! Good night! Over and out!”

The statement drew mixed reactions, with some questioning the need for a new force when Ghana’s current military appears underutilized.

Facebook user Opeimu Woyome wrote: “Reserve? At a time when the current force appear to have nothing doing and not allowed to even handle common galamsey?” 

He was referring to the ongoing challenge of illegal small-scale mining, a persistent issue that has prompted repeated deployment of security personnel across the country.

George did not elaborate on the structure or specific role of the proposed reserve force. Nevertheless, the post has sparked debate about the effectiveness of Ghana’s security apparatus, the military’s role in internal crises, and whether additional forces are necessary.

The Facebook post raises questions about the intelligence and assessments that may have motivated George’s proposal, as well as whether Ghana’s current security infrastructure is equipped to respond to both domestic and regional threats.

In northern Burkina Faso, eight Ghanaians were killed in February 2026 in Titao while traveling to buy tomatoes for the local market. 

The following month, a Ghanaian UNIFIL battalion post in Lebanon came under attack amid missile exchanges between Israel and Hezbollah.

“My thoughts and prayers are with the gallant men and women of the Ghana Armed Forces serving with UNIFIL in Lebanon,” Mr George wrote on Facebook.  

“My last visit in 2017 showed me first hand the outstanding work our officers do far from home. I pray for speedy recovery for the injured and traumatised,” he added, attaching pictures of the time he recalled.  

“Godspeed!”