Ghana Cadets

26/03/2026

23/03/2026

THE BETRAYAL OF THE BERET: PROTECTORS OR BULLIES?

For decades, the cadet uniform in our Senior High Schools was a symbol of the highest order. It represented the student you could run to in a crisis—the one who would protect the weak, lead the lost, and embody the discipline of a future leader.
But today, across many campuses in Ghana, that image is shattering. The beret, once a badge of honor, is increasingly being used as a license for intimidation.

Our investigation into the current state of the National Cadet Corps Ghana (NCCG) has uncovered a disturbing trend: the shift from Service to Power-Tripping.
In too many schools, the word "Cadet" has become a synonym for "Bully." What was supposed to be a leadership program has, in some units, devolved into a paramilitary gang culture where senior cadets use their rank to settle personal scores, harass juniors, and exert unnecessary force under the guise of "discipline."

Why is this happening? Because leadership starts at the top. When the National Headquarters is preoccupied with international protocol lists and 23-year-long tenures, the moral fabric of the grassroots begins to fray.
Reports of physical abuse, "drilling" that crosses the line into assault, and the psychological harassment of non-cadet students are reaching an all-time high. Yet, HQ remains silent. By failing to enforce a strict code of conduct and failing to supervise local units, the leadership is effectively endorsing this culture of bullying. They have traded the "Protector" status of the cadet for the "Enforcer" status of the bully.

A true "Review and Reset" must include a total restoration of the Cadet's moral compass. We cannot trust a compromised NCCG HQ to police itself.

We are calling for the establishment of an independent Anti-Bullying Bureau within the NCCG.
• This bureau must be composed of external educationists, child psychologists, and retired disciplined officers—not current HQ staff.
• It must provide a safe, anonymous reporting line for juniors and regular students to report abuses of power.
• It must have the power to strip ranks and disband units that foster a culture of violence.

To every senior cadet currently wearing the beret: remember that your rank was given to you to serve, not to satisfy your ego. You are meant to be a shield for your school, not a shadow over it.
The beret is a symbol of protection. If you use it to bully, you are not a cadet—you are a coward in a uniform. It is time to take back the beret.

23/03/2026

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10/03/2026

FOLLOW THE MONEY: THE AUDIT QUESTION & THE “VOLUNTEER” DILEMMA

For more than two decades, questions have quietly surrounded the financial management of the National Cadet Corps Ghana (NCCG). Today, it is time to openly ask the questions many instructors, students, and stakeholders have been raising for years.

The “3 Cedis Era”: What Happened to the Funds?

Before the introduction of Free SHS, students in schools with Cadet units contributed a mandatory 3 Ghana Cedis levy.
Think about the scale:
• Thousands of students each year
• Hundreds of participating schools across the country
• Several years of collections

Over time, this should have generated significant Internally Generated Funds (IGF) for the organization. Yet many regional units, where the real training happens, have consistently struggled with basic logistics and support.

This raises a simple but important question: Where are the records of these funds?

If the financial history of that era remains unclear, it is reasonable for stakeholders to ask how future initiatives—such as the proposed funding tied to compulsory training programs—will be managed with transparency.

Behind every Cadet activity are individuals who give their time, expertise, and energy to mentor young people.

Many spend long hours training cadets, organizing camps, and maintaining discipline in schools. Their work is often described as volunteer service. While service is admirable, sustained national programs require proper recognition, support, and working conditions.

During camps, parades, and national events, officers from Ghana’s security agencies often assist with training and supervision. Reports from various regions suggest that some of these personnel face challenges with accommodation, logistics, and compensation during these engagements.

Cadets themselves frequently pay fees for camps, uniforms, and activities. At the same time:
• Instructors are often categorized as volunteers
• Support personnel sometimes operate under limited logistical arrangements
This situation naturally leads many stakeholders to ask: How are the collected funds being managed and allocated?

Transparency strengthens institutions. For that reason, there have been increasing calls for a comprehensive financial review of NCCG operations over the years.
A forensic audit covering 2002–2026 could provide clarity on:
• Internally Generated Funds (IGF)
• Government grants and support
• Camp and activity fees

Such an exercise would not only answer lingering questions but also help restore confidence and strengthen the future of cadet training in Ghana.

Integrity Must Be Practiced, Not Just Taught
Cadet programs play a vital role in building discipline, leadership, and patriotism among Ghana’s youth. These values are powerful but they must also be reflected in the systems that manage the program itself.

Transparency, accountability, and respect for those who serve are essential if the organization is to continue inspiring the next generation.

The goal is not controversy.
The goal is clarity, fairness, and a stronger Cadet Corps for the future.


TV3 Ghana
Ghana Education Service
Parliament of Ghana
Ministry of Youth & Sports-GH
Youth Employment Agency, Ghana
National Youth Authority

07/03/2026

THE GRAND CAMOUFLAGE: 23 YEARS OF THE SAME MASK

Yesterday, across Ghana, we celebrated Independence Day. We watched the crisp uniforms, the flawless synchronized marching, and the sharp salutes at parade grounds from the Jubilee House (Flagstaff House) to the smallest district capitals. We clapped for the cadets and students, proud of the discipline shown by our youth.

But today, we must ask: Are we celebrating national progress, or are we merely decorating internal stagnation?
Yesterday’s parade was beautiful, but it was also a "Grand Camouflage." Behind the shiny boots and impeccable drills lies a shocking structural reality that should concern every current cadet, alumnus, and parent.

While Ghana celebrated 69 years of freedom, the National Cadet Corps Ghana (NCCG) leadership has not seen an internal transition in nearly a quarter-century. One man has led the organization since 2002.
Think about that. The current generation of SHS cadets was not even born when the current National Coordinator took office. We are a youth organization being led by the same vision formulated in the pre-smartphone era.

This is not just about one man holding power. It is about what that grip does to the institution. This 23-year tenure has created a suffocating leadership bottleneck. We have capable Sector Coordinators, Regional Officers, and thousands of skilled instructors who have dedicate their lives to the Cadet Corps. They are ready to lead with new ideas, modern training techniques, and ethical approaches. But they are permanently blocked. The ladder of success stops at one person. This stagnation stifles innovation and creates a "personal fiefdom" rather than a dynamic state agency.

This is the ultimate betrayal of the cadet uniform. The NCCG teaches that true leadership is about integrity, service, and succession planning. We teach cadets that a true leader prepares their successor and knows when to hand over. If that is the definition of leadership we teach our children, why hasn't the National Coordinator applied it to himself in nearly a quarter-century?

How can we lecture students on "Loyalty" and "Service" when the top leadership models "Retention" and "Stagnation"? You cannot march forward when the leadership is cemented in 2002.

It is time for the truth. It is time for a change. It is time to end the camouflage.




Ghana Education Service
TV3 Ghana
Jubilee House
Parliament of Ghana

04/03/2026

SHAME IN THE SKIES: THE IACE EXPOSÉ

As thousands of dedicated cadets across Ghana drill under the scorching sun, polishing boots and perfecting march steps in preparation for Independence Month, a massive betrayal is happening at the National Headquarters.

Today, we pull back the curtain on the International Air Cadet Exchange (IACE) programme, and the view is disgraceful.

While the motto of the Cadet is Discipline, Loyalty, and Service, the reality at the top is corruption, nepotism, and greed.

We can authoritatively say that Ghana has been blacklisted by both the United Kingdom and China from participating in the IACE programme.

Why? Because our international partners have realized that Ghana’s selection process is utterly compromised. Instead of sending our best, most disciplined, and most deserving cadets, National Headquarters has turned international exchange slots into currency for "protocol." The UK and China have said "No More" to a system that favors connection over merit.

Despite the international embarrassment, the rot continues. Next week, individuals are scheduled to fly to the United States under the IACE banner.

Our investigation reveals a shocking truth: a significant majority of these travellers are NON-CADETS. They have never worn a uniform, never sweated on a parade ground, and never learned the values of the Corps. They are the sons, daughters, and relatives of the connected elite—the "big men" using the National Cadet Corps as a free travel agency.

This is the reality of the NCCG leadership today:

While the real, grassroots cadets march in the sun, learning the hard lessons of discipline, the "big men's" children are preparing to fly for free across the Atlantic.

They are stealing opportunities from students who have earned them through sweat and dedication. They are murdering the morale of grassroots cadets in the country.

WE DEMAND ANSWERS:

We call on the Board Chairman of NCCG to break his silence and address this international embarrassment.
We demand the immediate halt and a forensic verification of the cadet status of all travellers.
We demand an end to the "Protocol List."
The "Review and Reset" of 2026 cannot happen until this leadership rot is cut out.

Stand for truth. Stand for the grassroots. Share this exposé until it reaches the highest levels!

02/03/2026

MARCH IS HERE: ARE WE CELEBRATING PROGRESS OR STAGNATION?

As the flags rise and the drums roll for Ghana’s 69th Independence month, the National Cadet Corps Ghana (NCCG) stands at the forefront of our national pride. We see the crisp lines, the synchronized steps, and the sharp salutes. But as we prepare to salute the flag this March, the Ghanaian Cadet is asking a difficult question:

Are we celebrating 69 years of progress, or are we merely decorating 23 years of stagnation?

Independence is about self-governance, transparency, and the courage to move forward. Yet, within our beloved Corps, the "Review and Reset" of 2025 has felt more like a "Repeat and Retain." We have seen the same leadership, the same lack of accountability, and the same opportunities being siphoned away from the grassroots cadet.

For the next days, we will be pulling back the curtain. We believe in the Cadet Corps, but we refuse to worship a system that has lost its way. This month, we move beyond the polished boots to look at the polished lies.

We will expose:
1. The leadership bottleneck that has lasted over two decades.
2. The financial shadows that leave regional units starving.
3. The culture of bullying that betrays our uniform.
4. And the "Golden Tickets" to the US, UK, and China that are being stolen from deserving students.

Leadership is not a costume; it is a character. If you believe the Cadet Corps belongs to the students and not a "Big Man" protocol, then stand with us this March.
Stay tuned. In exactly some few days, we release our first investigative report: "The Big Man Protocol."
We will show you exactly how some "non-cadets" are preparing to fly while the real heroes are left on the tarmac.

The truth doesn't need a uniform to be powerful.

27/02/2026

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27/02/2026

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