Concerns Raised by Opposition Lawmakers in Ghana Regarding Ecowas Plans for Niger.
Ghana’s opposition lawmakers have voiced apprehensions regarding Ecowas’ proposed military action in Niger, which aims to restore constitutional order in the nation. The lawmakers are urging President Nana Akufo-Addo to halt all preliminary efforts towards deploying Ghanaian soldiers for this purpose.
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, a member of parliament’s foreign affairs committee, communicated these concerns to the BBC. He emphasized that the Ghanaian Parliament has not engaged in discussions about this matter, unlike other countries that have debated and passed resolutions.
“In this situation, President Akufo-Addo lacks the mandate from the Ghanaian people… We do not believe military intervention is the appropriate approach,” Ablakwa asserted. The minority lawmakers of the country advocate for diplomatic solutions and productive dialogues.
Ablakwa further expressed that Ghana’s capable soldiers should be kept away from potential conflict to avoid a hazardous outcome and an escalation of geopolitical tensions. He cautioned that such confrontations could severely impact the region’s stability, which is already fragile.
Ghana’s minority lawmakers advocate that the state’s limited resources should be directed towards addressing economic challenges after receiving a $3 billion (£2.4 billion) International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout. They emphasize the importance of avoiding involvement in a “proxy geopolitical confrontation” in favor of resolving internal economic matters.
