The party is calling for a detailed account of the incident in Burkina Faso through the Ghanaian Ambassador to the Sahel Region and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Additionally, they are seeking formal guarantees from the Ibrahim Traoré-led government regarding the safety of Ghanaian lives and property, alongside a formal apology. Domestically, they are demanding a clear briefing on the readiness of Ghana’s security forces to safeguard its citizens. "If this had happened in a country like the United States, they would have responded in equal measure.”He added, “This is war! It can never happen to the United States of America, the United Kingdom, or even China; these countries would have retaliated.

Source: GhanaWeb February 21, 2026 03:40 UTC