The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has expressed shock over the killing of Ghanaian traders in a terrorist attack in Burkina Faso.
In a statement, Dr. Bawumia said he received with sadness news of the deaths, as well as reports that several others were injured in the attack.
He extended condolences on behalf of the NPP and his wife, Samira Bawumia, to the bereaved families and wished the injured a speedy recovery.
Dr. Bawumia stressed that Ghanaian traders must not be left vulnerable as they go about their businesses and urged the government to deepen intelligence collaboration with neighbouring countries to ensure the safety of Ghanaians abroad.
He also called for the strengthening of Ghana’s framework for preventing and countering violent extremism and terrorism to better protect citizens.
Below is the full statement:
STATEMENT ON SOME GHANAIAN TRADERS KILLED IN BURKINA FASO
I have received with shock news that some Ghanaian traders have been killed, while several others were injured, in a terrorist attack in Burkina Faso.
The NPP, Samira, and I extend our condolences to the families of the bereaved and wish the injured a speedy recovery.
Ghanaian traders must not be left exposed to such peril as they go about their trade.
I urge the government to deepen intelligence collaboration with all our neighbours to ensure that Ghanaians are protected wherever they find themselves.
Our well-established framework for preventing and countering violent extremism and terrorism must be strengthened.
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia
Flagbearer, New Patriotic Party
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