Funding the Bawku conflict: We need specifics from National Security Minister – Analyst

Despite a justification by the National Security Minister on budgetary allocations for the Bawku conflict, a Security Analyst, Dr. Victor Doke, has said that the explanation leaves much to be desired.

Dr. Doke argued that the explanation lacks transparency.

“Now, what we need to know is how much was allocated to which specific activity undertaken by the military. When you look at the current situation, what pertains on the ground is only hibernated, but the main issue itself is not solved. We need specifics from the Ministry and that will be more assuring”, he asserted.

His comments come after the National Security Ministry defended the GHC6 million monthly allocation by the Ministry of Finance for dealing with the Bawku conflict.

The National Security Ministry explained that the amount covers essential operational costs, such as fuel supplies for Armored Personnel Carriers (APCs) and other operational vehicles.

This explanation comes following Bawku Central MP Mahama Ayariga questioning the propriety of such disbursements.

The MP who subsequently spoke on 3FM on August 6, said the explanation is unsatisfactory.

“The explanation of the Ministry does not add up. We cannot allocate such an amount to the Ministry, and yet there is next to nothing to show. This explanation is not satisfactory and does not meet best practices,“ he said.

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