Renowned security analyst Dr. Adam Bonaa has delivered a scathing critique of the Ghana Armed Forces and the government following the violent clashes at Obuasi Anglogold, which tragically claimed lives and left others injured.
“The Ghana Armed Forces’ statement on the Obuasi Anglogold clashes is nothing more than a hollow PR stunt. It shamelessly sidesteps the root causes of the conflict and reeks of a disinterest in meaningful conflict resolution,” Dr. Bonaa asserted, condemning the lack of urgency and empathy in their response.
Dr. Bonaa dismissed the statement as insubstantial, accusing it of masking the systemic neglect and mishandling of security issues that led to the violence.
“This is not the time for empty rhetoric or half-hearted measures. The government and its security agencies must stop paying lip service to the concerns of local communities and workers. Their negligence fuels discontent and unrest,” he stated pointedly.
He further criticized the militarized response to the situation, highlighting its failure to ensure the safety and dignity of those involved. “The deployment of military personnel should not be an exercise in intimidation but a genuine effort to protect all stakeholders. This reckless approach only deepens the mistrust between communities and authorities,” Dr. Bonaa emphasized.
Dr. Bonaa’s remarks underline the glaring need for accountability and a sincere commitment to addressing the grievances of marginalized communities.
His analysis serves as a call to action against a system that prioritizes corporate interests and state power over human lives and justice.
Freeman Lavoe/ Ahotoronline.com
