The Ghana Armed Forces on Tuesday reaffirmed its loyalty to the Commander-in-Chief and said it is prepared to defend the constitution at all times.

It also advised politicians not to involve the armed forces in politics, a statement from the High Command of the Ghana Armed Forces signed by Major-General Seth Obeng, Acting Chief of the Defence Staff said.

The statement read: "In view of certain pronouncements made on Monday, 4 June 2001 at a National Democratic Congress (NDC) forum in Accra, the Ghana Armed Forces hereby reaffirm their loyalty to the Commander-in-Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces and are prepared to defend the constitution of Ghana at all times.

"The Ghana Armed Forces wish to advise politicians not to involve the institution in politics.

"The Armed Forces in the current dispensation is committed to carry out its assigned roles to ensure peace and security for the development of the country."

The President is the Commander-in-Chief of the Ghana armed Forces.