A leading expert in pharmacovigilance and former NPP parliamentary candidate, Dr. Adamu Abdulai, has sounded an alarm over recent attacks on Ghanaian traders and fishermen, as well as the devastating impact of illegal mining (galamsey).
Dr. Abdulai describes these incidents as a “considerable threat to national security, economic stability, and the welfare of citizens.”
The recent violent attack on Ghanaian tomato traders in Titao, Burkina Faso, has left many families grieving, while a pirate attack near Senya Bereku has crippled local fishing activities.
Meanwhile, the ongoing galamsey crisis has claimed lives, including a woman and her three children who drowned in an abandoned mining pit in Wassa Dankwa.
Dr. Abdulai is calling for immediate government action, citing the need for a substantive Defense Minister to coordinate efforts to protect Ghanaian citizens, territorial waters, and economic interests.
“The lack of a substantive Defense Minister is a significant void that requires urgent attention,” he 
stressed.
The expert warns that prompt action is essential to prevent further escalation and reduce potential losses.
He urges the government to enhance efforts to safeguard Ghanaian lives and assets, both at home and abroad.
Ghanaian authorities have yet to respond to Dr. Abdulai’s urgent call to action.
As the situation unfolds, citizens are left wondering what measures will be taken to address these pressing security concerns.
The galamsey crisis, pirate attacks, and protection of Ghanaian traders abroad require a coordinated response. Can the government act swiftly to safeguard the nation’s interests?
By Prosper Kwaku Selassy Agbitor
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