An ECOWAS delegation is currently in Ghana to seek the leadership and guidance of the Ghanaian president, Nana Akufo- Addo on how to raise funds for the establishment of a regional standby force and more. According to the former ECOWAS chair, there is a need for a clear policy direction to tackle terrorism in the region.
Ghanaian president, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has recently called for a clear policy direction by Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS on how to better tackle the issues of terrorism in the Sahel region.
The President was categorical when he said an opinion must be reached on a strategy going forward if the ECOWAS is to make any meaningful impact in solving the issues of terrorism in the West African region.
President Akufo-Addo made the comments during an invitation by the President of the ECOWAS Commission H.E. Dr Omar Alieu Touray, at the Jubilee House on Monday. Dr Omar Alieu Touray and his team are currently in Ghana to seek the leadership and guidance of President Akufo-Addo on how to erect a formidable force that will deal decisively with terrorism in the region.
President Akufo-Addo explained that Ghana alone could not lead the charge on the matter unless the regional bloc come together and worked collectively which includes an agreement among heads of state as to their new strategy.
As Dr Omar Alieu Touray briefed the President on the outcomes of recent engagements and meetings on counter-terrorism measures in the region, including the recommendation to have a regional standby force to the tune of $ 2.4 billion, it was imperative to highlight that the problem was at the level of how they intended to get it funded.
