Defence Deal: Recolonization Strategy – Ablakwa

Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Member of Parliament for North Tongu, has said the military agreement the Ghana Government has signed with the United States of America (USA) is an attempt to recolonise the West African country.

According to him, the deal is bad and does not represent Ghana’s interest, hence must be cancelled.

He told Chief Jerry Forson on Ghana Yensom on Accra100.5FM on Thursday, 29 March that: “This deal amounts to recolonisation of Ghana.”

“It is bad and has nothing in there for Ghana and must be rejected,” he added.

Mr Ablakwa joined members of the Ghana First Patriotic Front (GFPF), backed by the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), to stage a demonstration on Wednesday against the deal.

Ghana has also agreed to bear the cost of securing US military facilities in the country.

The approval of the agreement was done by only the majority side of parliament with the minority staging a walkout.

Source: ClassFMonline