The Minority Caucus has warned that the proposed Security and Intelligence Agencies Bill, 2025 may open the door to politicisation and weaken monetary transparency inside Ghana’s intelligence framework.

It argued that the construction of Regional and District Security Councils, chaired by means of Regional Ministers and Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs), creates dangers all over politically touchy sessions.

“During sensitive periods, especially elections, such structures can be misused to suppress lawful political activity,” the Caucus cautioned, noting the absence of cross-party illustration necessities.

The Minority additional criticised what it described as inadequate human rights safeguards within the Bill. It stated extensive words reminiscent of protective towards actions meant to undermine the constitutional order might be interpreted to focus on authentic opposition, protest or civic activism.

“Although political neutrality is mentioned, there are no enforcement mechanisms or clear sanctions for breaches,” it seen.

On monetary responsibility, the Minority famous that whilst Parliament approves advertising for intelligence companies and the Auditor-General audits their accounts, the Bill does now not require detailed price range breakdowns or structured reporting to permit efficient scrutiny.

It additionally highlighted the absence of responsibilities to submit non-sensitive audit findings or supply structured briefings to related parliamentary committees.

“Ghana needs a security framework that is strong and professional, but also accountable and firmly anchored in the Constitution,” the Minority concluded. “Parliament must get this balance right.”

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