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 abroa
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’ve received with shock news of some Ghanaian traders who have been killed, as well as several others injured in a terrorist attack in Burkina Faso.
The NPP, Samira, and I express our condolences to the families of the bereaved and our best wishes to the injured.
Ghanaian traders must not be left to such peril as they go about their trade.
I urge the government to deepen intelligence collaboration with all our neighbors to ensure Ghanaians are protected wherever they find themselves.
Our well established framework for preventing and countering violent extremism and terrorism should be strengthened.
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia
Flagbearer, New Patriotic Party
