President Akufo Addo in his capacity as Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority, left the shores of Ghana on Wednesday, 9th, June 2020 to West African neighbouring country, Burkina Faso.

Akufo Addo is expected to hold discussions with President Roch Christian Kabore on the terrorist threat confronting that country and the sub-region.

This trip comes following an attack that left at least 160 people dead late last week in the northern village of Solhan.
The attack happened overnight Friday on the village of Solhan, located in Yagha province, near the border with Niger, in the country’s Sahel region.

The extent of the carnage is not known because the number of dead and injured continues to rise. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack, although analysts say it could be the work of the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara.

The attack is the deadliest since the conflict between Burkina Faso and armed groups linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State group began in 2015. This weekend’s violence follows a period of relative calm.

Akufo-Addo is expected to reiterate the commitment of ECOWAS towards assisting Burkina Faso, and, indeed, countries in West Africa in fighting the scourge of terrorism.

He is expected to return to Ghana later today.

Under the tenure of office of President Akufo-Addo, the Ghana Armed Forces continues to undertake security operations along the northern, northwestern and northeastern borders.

It’s purpose is to maintain a resolute, robust front that will deter any potential aggressors from having any thoughts of destabilizing Ghana through acts of terrorism.

On 31st March 2021 the President presented the armed forces with 40 Armoured Personnel Carriers to help with its logistical needs.

This is in addition to the presentation he made on 5th December 2019 of 33 Armoured Personnel Carriers, 41 assorted Toyota vehicles, amongst others.