19-04-2011
Ghanaian nationals particularly tomato dealers from the Upper East are said to be at risk of losing their tomatoes due to the rising tension in neighbouring Burkina Faso. Information reaching Radio Ghana indicates that cartons of tomatoes belonging to some Ghanaian nationals have been seized by security forces involved in the country’s recent uprising. The Upper East Regional Minister, Mark Woyongo who made the disclosure following his interaction with the Ghana’s Ambassador to Burkina Faso, Chief Dauda Mandiaya Bawumia, said there is total insecurity in neighbouring Burkina Faso, stressing that if measures are not swiftly put in place, Ghanaian nationals would find themselves wanting. Tension, he said has escalated to areas such as Po where most women from Ghana particularly Upper East transact their tomato business. Speaking to Radio Ghana’s correspondent Isaac Asare, Mr Woyongo said the area for the past two days has experienced sporadic shooting causing intense fear and panic among residents and Ghanaians living around that area. Mr. Woyongo said even the official vehicle of the Ghanaian Ambassodor was seized a fourth night ago by some armed men in Po, but was later abandoned somewhere due to the security nature of the vehicle. Skirmishes in other parts of the country, he said are nothing to write home about as some security forces has taken over areas compelling residents to flee for safety. The situation, he added, is much tensed and advised Ghanaians nationals to boycott all movement to the area till the situation dies down. Mr. Woyongo said he is yet to arrange an emergency meeting with the Custom officials and District Chief Executives manning the various borders to brainstorm on the way forward. He also seized the opportunity to call on the Ghanaian nationals living in the area to come back home till the situation records relative calm.
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