26th October 2024 1:01:48 PM
1 min readThe government has firmly rejected claims that Islamist militants from Burkina Faso are utilizing parts of northern Ghana as covert bases for logistical and medical support. This rebuttal follows a Reuters report alleging that militants operating in Burkina Faso were discreetly leveraging Ghana's northern region to sustain their insurgency.
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According to Reuters, several sources, including Ghanaian security officials and regional diplomats, indicated that insurgents have been crossing into northern Ghana to procure supplies like food, fuel, and explosives, as well as to receive medical treatment. The report suggested that Ghanaian authorities were turning a blind eye to these activities.
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In response, Palgrave Boakye-Danquah, the government spokesperson on security matters, dismissed the allegations as unfounded during an appearance on Eyewitness News on Friday, October 25, 2024. He emphasized that interactions between Ghana and Burkina Faso are primarily trade-related and legitimate, and the government remains vigilant in monitoring any potential threats to national security.
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“I want to put out very clearly that the Reuters story is misleading,” Boakye-Danquah stated. He clarified that cross-border activities involve legitimate trade and official transactions, rejecting the report's insinuations as misrepresentative and lacking concrete evidence.
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Peter Lanchene Toobu, Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, echoed support for Ghana’s security agencies, highlighting their professionalism and dedication to national security. He assured the public that collaborative efforts with Burkina Faso are solid, with security agencies remaining vigilant to maintain peace and stability in Ghana.
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