{
  "id": 14685111,
  "title": "Ghana Must Not Be Comfortable Despite Low Terror Risk Assessment — Ntim Fordjour",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/ghana-must-not-be-comfortable-despite-low-terror-risk-assessment-ntim",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T11:37:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Guide Network",
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    "url": "https://dailyguidenetwork.com/ghana-must-not-be-comfortable-despite-low-terror-risk-assessment-ntim-fordjour/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, Ranking Member of Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, has cautioned Ghana not to become complacent even if intelligence assessments indicate a low likelihood of terrorist attacks. Despite Ghana’s sophisticated intelligence apparatus, the Assin South MP maintains that no country is entirely safe from such threats. At a symposium discussing terrorism in the Middle East and Africa, Fordjour emphasized that Ghana should remain vigilant, especially considering its 590-kilometre porous border with Burkina Faso. He recalled the October 7 massacre in Israel, where over 1,200 people were killed, despite the country’s advanced intelligence capabilities. Fordjour highlighted recent terrorist attacks in Sub-Saharan Africa, including the 2016 Grand Bassam attack in Ivory Coast and the February 14 incident in Burkina Faso, which resulted in multiple fatalities and Ghanaian lives lost. He stressed that Ghana's northern frontier presents unique vulnerabilities, with terrorist groups potentially accessing the country through these routes. Fordjour acknowledged the country’s existing security measures but stressed the necessity of collaborative efforts, such as joint intelligence sharing, to prevent future attacks. He also called for improved diplomatic relations with Sahel neighbours to enhance regional security. The Israeli Ambassador to Ghana, Roey Gilad, echoed similar sentiments, noting the ongoing impact of the October 7 attack on Israelis and urging Ghana to maintain a proactive stance in its security preparedness.",
  "summary": "Section of dignitaries at the event. INSET: Rev. John Ntim Fordjour The Ranking Member of Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has warned that Ghana should Read More... The post Ghana Must Not Be Comfortable Despite Low Terror Risk Assessment — Ntim Fordjour appeared first on DailyGuide Network .",
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