The government has firmly rejected claims that Islamist militants from Burkina Faso are using northern Ghana as secret bases for logistical and medical support.
This denial comes in response to a recent report suggesting that militants operating in Burkina Faso are leveraging Ghanaian territory to sustain their insurgency.
In an appearance on Eyewitness News on Friday, October 25, 2024, Palgrave Boakye-Danquah, the government spokesperson on security matters, dismissed the allegations as baseless and emphasised that cross-border activities between Ghana and Burkina Faso primarily involve legitimate trade.
Boakye-Danquah reassured the public that the Ghanaian government remains vigilant, coordinating closely with security agencies to monitor potential threats and ensure the security of the northern border regions.
He stressed that the government prioritises the stability and safety of its citizens, labelling the claims as unverified and lacking substantial evidence.
“I want to clarify that the Reuters story is misleading… We have people who travel from Burkina Faso to Ghana for trade or to retrieve goods from the harbor. Sometimes, they cannot hire trucks due to exorbitant fees in Burkina Faso, which leads them to use official vehicles to come in, pick up what they need at the port, and take it back to their country. Therefore, the story misrepresents the situation,” he explained.
