Enhancing security: President Mahama pledges to take all allegations of crime seriously, no matter who they are
His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana has promised to take action against crime, stating that his administration will take all allegations of crime seriously and trigger our security service, investigative machinery, to go after criminals, no matter who they are.
He argues that his administration will not condone criminal activities that contributes to insecurity.
“Let me reiterate that we will take all allegations of crime seriously. Trigger our security service investigative machinery to go after criminals no matter who they are but let me state emphatically also that we do not have the resources and time to engage in any game of smoke and mirrors” he explained.
Emphasizing on peace, president Mahama said preparations are underway to resolve the ongoing Bawku conflict.
“The Ghana Armed Forces is engaged in several threats, in several theatres to maintain peace and security in our nation. One major flash point continues to be the Bawku area. Only two days ago, an incident in the market place triggered an unfortunate loss of life and criminal vandalism of property.
“I wish to emphasize that nobody gains from this situation of conflict and insecurity. We have triggered the Otumfuo mediation process which makes sure all stakeholders participate in discussions in Kumasi on the roadmap towards peace. I am assured by the Asantehene that the process will resume next week when he returns from his brief visit abroad” he remarked.
He thus entreated Bawku residents to embrace peace, recognizing its role in maintaining stability in the region.
