| Country: | Ghana |
| Details of Formation: | The PGM was a body of different militias and organizations that were linked to the National Democratic Congress party of Rawlings. They were first mentioned by sources in 1999. |
| Details of Termination: | The militia ceased to be pro-government in 2001 when Rawlings left office. In the same year, the government began disarming militiamen. |
| Purpose: | The Progressive Voluntary Organization was a body of many different pro-government militias such as the Patriots Club of Ghana or the Civil Defense Committee. It was supposed to uphold the principles of Rawlings’ revolution of 1979. |
| Organisation: | The group was supported by the government, but was also self-maintained through own economic activities. |
| Weapons and Training: | The militiamen were armed with guns. |
| Size: | No information. |
| Reason for Membership: | No information. |
| Treatment of Civilians: | The militia targeted political dissent by using violence against alleged opposition. |
| Other Information: | -- |
| References: | Check PGMD for evidence. |