General News of Thursday, 19 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe government is seeking to rename the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) back to the Bureau of National Intelligence (BNI) as part of sweeping reforms captured in the proposed Security and Intelligence Agencies Bill, 2025. By introducing BNI, the Bureau of National Intelligence, we address this issue,” he stated. One of the key changes is the abolition of the specific position of Minister of National Security. Under the new arrangement, the President would be empowered to designate a minister to oversee the National Security Coordinator, rather than maintain a standalone portfolio. The Minority Leader, Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, has openly opposed the bill, cautioning that it could centralise too much authority within the National Security apparatus.

Source: GhanaWeb February 19, 2026 17:10 UTC