Ghana Is Safe From Terror Attacks – Deputy Minister

Government has allayed fears of a possible terror attack in Ghana. This is despite warnings by both the Canadian and United Kingdom governments of possible attacks in Ghana.

Both countries had warned its citizens to stay away from venues regularly visited by foreigners.

Deputy Minister, Mr Henry Quartey, however insisted there was no cause of alarm. He admitted that Ghana is “sandwiched” between countries that has been hit by terror attacks in recent times though he believes the security of Ghanaians is assured.

He pointed out that it was common practice for foreign nations to alert citizens travelling across the country.

Mr. Quartey’s position is in sync with the Minister of Information, Mustapha Hamid’s, who had explained that the alerts are only standard cautions. He said the country will identify and caution the public on the possibility of a terror attack through its collaborating effort with International allies and urged the public to remain calm.

The Minority Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa had earlier asked the government to officially state its response to the warnings issued by both the United Kingdom and Canadian governments.