General News of Tuesday, 20 March 2018Source: classfmonline.comWithdraw U.S. ‘military base’ deal – MinorityMinority Leader, Haruna Iddrisu interacting with President Akufo-AddoThe Minority caucus in parliament has demanded that the Akufo-Addo government “immediately withdraw” the military agreement between the United States of America and Ghana, which gives the world’s military superpower unfettered privileges which, in the Minority’s view, undermines Ghana’s sovereignty. Ghana shall also provide access to and use of a runway that meets the requirements of United States forces. United States forces and United States contractors may undertake construction activities on, ant make alterations and improvements to, agreed facilities and areas. United States forces may carry out construction works and other services with military personnel and civilian personnel. Ghana shall furnish, without rental or similar costs to United States, all agreed facilities and areas, including those jointly used by United States forces and Ghana.

Source: GhanaWeb March 20, 2018 19:52 UTC