Audio By Carbonatix
The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has expressed worry over the resurgence of coup d’états in some countries in West Africa.
In a recent feature in the February issue of PAV Magazine, Dr. Bawumia described the military take-overs as saddening.
“The resurgence of military coups in West Africa is of grave concern. H.E. President Akufo-Addo and I, along with the rest of the administration, are saddened to see our neighbouring countries fall victim to military violence and extremism,” he noted.
On Sunday, January 23, 2022, Burkina Faso became the latest West African country to join Mali and Guinea to have its democratic rulers overthrown by military personnel.
With President Akufo-Addo being elected as the Chairperson of the Economic Community of West Africa (ECOWAS), he has been tasked to ensure that these countries return to democratic rule.
In view of that, the President has chaired a series of emergency meetings among ECOWAS Heads of State to find amicable solutions to the disturbing issue.
Dr. Bawumia added that government is committed to cultivating a society of tolerance in Ghana.
“Indeed, Ghana is proof that democracy can be successfully upheld, and we must work together with our neighbours and international bodies to reach peaceful conclusions to the issues we face in the region,” he noted.
Latest Stories
-
Tyler Perry sued by another aspiring actor alleging sexual assault and seeking $77m in damages
13 minutes -
Canadian national and Ghanaian boyfriend arrested for alleged arson at Oyarifa
52 minutes -
Police take over Gomoa Nyanyano after two factions clash in chieftaincy dispute
59 minutes -
Alavanyo Paramount Queen backs Asantehene in opposition to inclusion of Queenmothers in Houses of Chiefs
2 hours -
OSP’s preventive actions saved Ghana millions – Sammy Darko
2 hours -
Galamsey cuts off cocoa farms in Mfantseman, farmers suffer heavy losses
3 hours -
Ghanaian delegation set for January 20, 2026 trip to Latvia in Nana Agyei case – Ablakwa
4 hours -
Accra turns white as Dîner en Blanc delivers night of elegance and culture
6 hours -
War-torn Myanmar voting in widely criticised ‘sham’ election
8 hours -
Justice by guesswork is dangerous – Constitution Review Chair calls for data-driven court reforms
8 hours -
Justice delayed is justice denied, the system is failing litigants – Constitution Review Chair
9 hours -
Reform without data is a gamble – Constitution Review Chair warns against rushing Supreme Court changes
9 hours -
Rich and voiceless: How Putin has kept Russia’s billionaires on side in the war against Ukraine
9 hours -
Cruise ship hits reef on first trip since leaving passenger on island
10 hours -
UK restricts DR Congo visas over migrant return policy
10 hours