Govt refutes allegations of militants utilizing Northern Ghana as a stronghold for support.

The government has vehemently refuted claims that Islamic militants from Burkina Faso are utilizing certain areas in northern Ghana as hidden sites for logistical and medical assistance.

The response presented here refutes a recent report which implied that Ghanaian territory was being utilized by militants from Burkina Faso to support their insurgency.

Speaking on Eyewitness News on Friday, October 25, 2024, Palgrave Boakye-Danquah, the government spokesperson on security matters, rejected these accusations as baseless.

He highlighted that activities across the Ghana-Burkina Faso border are primarily focused on trade and are legitimate. Boakye-Danquah emphasized that the Ghanaian government is maintaining vigilance by closely collaborating with security agencies to monitor any potential threats and secure the northern border regions.

Protecting the stability and safety of its citizens remains the government’s top priority, with the spokesperson dismissing the claims as lacking substantial evidence. He clarified, “I want to emphasize that the Reuters story is deceptive…We have individuals traveling from Burkina Faso to Ghana for trade or to collect items from the harbor.”

There are occasions when they are unable to rent trucks, resulting in exorbitant charges from truck operators in Burkina Faso. Consequently, official vehicles are utilized in such cases.

Customers are permitted to enter the port and collect the items they require to be sent back to their country. The individual emphasized that the provided narrative does not accurately reflect the situation.