Concerns have been raised by Ghanaian opposition legislators in relation to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) proposal for potential military intervention in Niger. The objective of this intervention is to restore constitutional order within the nation.
Ghanaian opposition legislators are fervently urging President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana to promptly cease all preparations geared towards deploying Ghanaian troops for this endeavour.
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, a member of the parliament’s foreign affairs committee, conveyed to the BBC that, unlike other nations, the Ghanaian Parliament has not yet entered into discussions regarding this matter, nor has it passed any pertinent resolutions on the subject.
He emphasized, “President Akufo-Addo lacks a mandate from the Ghanaian people in this regard… We firmly believe that resorting to military intervention is not the optimal course of action.”
Members of the minority party within Ghana’s parliament advocate for diplomatic channels and constructive dialogue as the preferred methods of conflict resolution.
Mr. Ablakwa added, “Our valiant Ghanaian soldiers should be kept removed from the impending risks of violence and the escalating geopolitical tensions, which could lead to extensive destabilization in an already precarious region.”
Minority lawmakers in Ghana assert that the nation’s limited resources should be directed towards addressing the economic challenges faced by the country, especially in light of the $3 billion (£2.4 billion) bailout received from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). They argue that Ghana should steer clear of becoming entangled in a “proxy geopolitical confrontation.”