Ghana’s Ambassador to Burkina Faso, Boniface Gambila, has expressed his displeasure with comments made by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Mahama, regarding the state of relations between Ghana and Burkina Faso.
According to him, Mahama’s remarks could incite negative sentiments among the people of Burkina Faso towards Ghana.
He emphasised the importance of maintaining strong ties with neighbouring countries, particularly in the context of addressing terror threats from the Sahel region.
“I wonder if the former president is fully considering the impact of his words. What he is doing is tantamount to inciting the Burkinabe people against Ghana, which is highly irresponsible. A former president should be more careful with his statements,” he said on Joy News.
Mahama recently accused President Akufo-Addo of allegedly straining this relationship, leading to what he described as “diplomatic tension.”
This accusation came despite President Akufo-Addo’s efforts to address the issue during a media interaction in the Upper East Region on August 6, 2024.
Boniface Gambila explained that President Akufo-Addo’s comments were made in the context of securing resources and support from the United States to assist Burkina Faso in its fight against terrorism.
He pointed out that this intention was later confirmed by the support the country received.
“When President Akufo-Addo attended the U.S. meeting, it became evident that his message was crucial in mobilizing resources to help Burkina Faso combat terrorism effectively,” Gambila added. “The contributions of President Akufo-Addo and the Accra Initiative have significantly advanced Burkina Faso’s efforts against terrorism, regardless of any other assistance they have received.”
Boniface Gambila also urged the public to disregard Mahama’s comments.
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