Burkina Faso Ambassador to Ghana David Kabre (L) with Minister of Education
The Communications Director for Convention People’s Party (CPP), Oseo Kofi Acquah, has stated that they may demand the declaration of the Burkina Faso Ambassador to Ghana David Kabre as persona non grata and request his repatriation if their concerns are not addressed.
Speaking on Nyankonton Mu Naem on Rainbow Radio 87.5 FM, he expressed dismay that Ghanaian leaders have consistently disregarded the welfare of citizens over the years, a situation he believes is unsustainable.
He described the responses following the incident as unacceptable and unsatisfactory, suggesting that the lives of Ghanaians appear to be of little importance to their leaders.
The party is calling for a detailed account of the incident in Burkina Faso through the Ghanaian Ambassador to the Sahel Region and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Their demands focus on full transparency and security assurances following the events, including the nationality of the perpetrators and clarification on whether Ghanaians are being specifically targeted by extremist groups.
Additionally, they are seeking formal guarantees from the Ibrahim Traoré-led government regarding the safety of Ghanaian lives and property, alongside a formal apology.
Domestically, they are demanding a clear briefing on the readiness of Ghana’s security forces to safeguard its citizens.
Oseo Kofi Acquah described the attack as a provocation to test Ghana’s ability to defend itself, stating, “The killing of our citizens was an act of war against Ghana. If it was not deliberate, it would have been prudent to respect the bilateral relations between our countries and protect our citizens, just as we have protected theirs.
“If this had happened in a country like the United States, they would have responded in equal measure.”
He added, “This is war! It can never happen to the United States of America, the United Kingdom, or even China; these countries would have retaliated. What happened shows that Ghana is being treated as a foolish country.”
Source:
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