Anthony Aquaye, a Security Policy Expert affiliated with the Center for Security Dialogue and Peace, has raised a stark alarm regarding Ghana’s imminent peril leading up to the 2024 elections. In a chilling revelation, he disclosed that an alarming stash of over 1.2 million illicit firearms is currently circulating within the country, posing an unprecedented threat to its security fabric before, during, and after the upcoming electoral process.
During a compelling interview on Ahotor 92.3 FM‘s flagship morning program, ‘AdeKyee Mu Nsem,’ Anthony Aquaye, conversing with the astute host, Citizen Kofi Owusu, emphasized the gravity of the situation. He cautioned that should these weapons fall into the wrong hands for self-serving purposes during the 2024 elections, Ghana would be plunged into a dire security crisis of unprecedented proportions.
In his assessment, Mr. Aquaye elucidated that the magnitude of illegal arms infiltrating Ghana’s territory far surpasses the firepower wielded by the nation’s security apparatus. This revelation underscores the alarming capability of potential threats to destabilize the nation’s peace and security infrastructure.
Echoing a sense of urgency, Anthony Aquaye stressed the imperative for swift and decisive action by the government to stem the proliferation of small arms across the nation. He emphasized that addressing this imminent threat must be prioritized as a matter of national security, especially during the pivotal 2024 elections. He cautioned that failure to address this pressing issue would inevitably lead to catastrophic consequences, likening Ghana’s precarious situation to a ticking time bomb waiting to detonate.
As citizens, policymakers, and stakeholders alike grapple with the implications of Aquaye’s stark warning, the imperative for collaborative and concerted efforts to safeguard Ghana’s peace and stability becomes ever more pronounced. The urgency of the moment demands proactive measures to neutralize this looming threat and fortify the nation’s security landscape, ensuring that the cherished democratic principles guiding Ghana’s electoral processes remain untarnished by the specter of violence and instability.
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Story by: Emmanuel Romeo Tetteh(#RomeoWrites) / Ahotoronline.com
