# “Soldiers will not only go to war” – Mahama announces expanded role in emergency operations for 48 Engineer Regiment - MyJoyOnline

> President John Mahama says the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) will be deployed for more emergency operations and national development projects as part of efforts to make better use of the country’s existing resources.

- Published: 2026-09-18T19:00:35.929Z
- Updated: 2026-09-18T19:00:35.929Z
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- Topics: Politics
- Involves: 48 Engineer Regiment, Evacuation of accumulated waste from Agbogbloshie to the Adepa Engineered Landfill Site, Ghana Armed Forces, President John Mahama, The waste evacuation, clearing the Accra-Kumasi Expressway, proposed Agbogloshie Urban Land Renewal Project

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- 2026-09-18T19:00:35.929Z - MyJoyOnline: [“Soldiers will not only go to war” – Mahama announces expanded role in emergency operations for 48 Engineer Regiment - MyJoyOnline](https://www.myjoyonline.com/soldiers-will-not-only-go-to-war-mahama-announces-expanded-role-in-emergency-operations-for-48-engineer-regiment/)

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