Parliament has passed the Security and Intelligence Agencies Bill, 2025, introducing sweeping reforms aimed at strengthening Ghana’s national security architecture and improving coordination among key institutions.
A major highlight of the legislation is the abolition of the substantive Minister for National Security position. In its place, the President will designate a minister to oversee the National Security Coordinator, a move intended to streamline authority and enhance oversight.
The Bill also renames the National Investigations Bureau (NIB) as the Bureau of National Intelligence (BNI), reflecting a shift in focus and structure within the country’s intelligence framework.
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Additionally, the law provides a comprehensive legal framework for the operations of the National Security Council, which is chaired by the President.
It further formalises the establishment of Regional and District Security Councils to boost coordination and response mechanisms at sub-national levels.
A key feature of the legislation is the creation of the Office of the National Security Coordinator as a central component of the intelligence architecture.
The office is expected to work closely with the National Security Council and Directors-General of intelligence agencies to streamline operations and improve overall effectiveness.
The Bill also outlines the roles of state agencies responsible for implementing government security policies, addressing both internal and external threats.
According to the provisions, the reforms will replace the existing Security and Intelligence Agencies Act, 2020 (Act 1030), aligning the country’s security framework with current government policy priorities.