President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana has formally explained what is involved in an expanded facility deal between the United States and Ghana. He has put it to peace in the ECOWAS sub-region although the opposition rejected voting for the facility which has been subject of speculations and interpretations. Here is the president in a few of his own words:
“It is our firm belief that the agreement will help enhance our defence capability, and offer an important layer of support in our common effort to protect the peace in our region”
…So let me state with the clearest affirmation that Ghana has not offered a military base, and will not offer a military base to the United States of America,”
…Indeed, the United States of America has not made any request for such consideration and, consistent with our established foreign policy, we will not consider any such request”
