, Devine Selasi Agbeti, has been suspended for two weeks following a directive from the Minister for Communications, acting on orders from the Office of the President.){kind=link}
The Director-General of the National Cyber Security Authority (NCSA), Devine Selasi Agbeti, has been suspended for two weeks following a directive from the Minister for Communications, acting on orders from the Office of the President.
The suspension comes in the wake of a formal query and ongoing investigation into alleged misconduct involving Mr. Agbeti’s use of a uniformed military officer as a personal bodyguard at a recent public event organized by Ho West MP, Emmanuel Bedzrah.
A widely circulated image from the event, showing the uniformed officer positioned directly behind Mr. Agbeti as he delivered a public address, sparked public backlash and raised concerns at the highest level of government. The incident has been deemed “an embarrassment to the government” and a potential breach of public service protocol.
In a letter dated July 15, 2025, and signed by Dr. Callistus Mahama, Secretary to the President, His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama expressed grave concern over the development. The letter, addressed to the Minister for Communications, described Mr. Agbeti’s actions as a “troubling lapse in judgment” and a violation of established security protocols governing civilian-military relations.
“This development suggests a troubling lapse in judgment and a disregard for established security protocols… The image creates a false impression of official military endorsement and undermines the clear lines of authority and decorum expected in public service,” the letter read.
The President further noted that the conduct may contravene the Code of Conduct for Public Appointees and called for urgent administrative or disciplinary action. He directed the Ministry of Communications to obtain a written explanation from the NCSA Director-General and submit a preliminary report within seven days.
In compliance with the directive, the Minister for Communications formally engaged Mr. Agbeti and issued a written query. The two-week suspension was subsequently announced as a procedural measure to allow for an impartial investigation into the alleged breach of protocol and misuse of authority.
Sources within the Ministry indicate the matter is being treated with urgency, and disciplinary recommendations will be issued based on the findings of the investigation.
The Ministry emphasized that the suspension does not imply guilt but is necessary to preserve the integrity of the inquiry.