Senior aide to NPP flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has called on the government to prioritize restoring the Ghana Maritime Authority's surveillance system. The system, which is used to monitor activities on Ghana's high seas, has been down for months, raising concerns about the country's ability to effectively monitor its maritime jurisdiction. Aboagye's comments come after NDC Deputy Director of Elections and IT, Rashid Tanko-Computer, suggested that some NPP members could be invited by security agencies to provide further information on allegations of drug-related activities.
According to Aboagye, the Ghana Maritime Authority's surveillance system has been down for months, leaving the authority working "blindly". He argued that instead of threatening members of the opposition, the government should focus on fixing the system to prevent illicit activities at sea. The system is critical to protecting Ghana's territorial waters and preventing unauthorized vessels from approaching ships after they have departed Ghanaian ports. Aboagye emphasized that Ghana's responsibility for maritime security extends beyond the country's ports into its territorial waters and other areas under its jurisdiction.
Aboagye warned that gaps in maritime surveillance could create opportunities for unauthorized vessels to approach ships after they have departed Ghanaian ports. He explained that if the Ghana Maritime Authority does not have the necessary systems, it would be challenging to monitor vessels that have sailed from Tema port. This, he added, could lead to security breaches and illicit activities. Aboagye called on the government to focus on strengthening the country's security systems rather than engaging in political exchanges over the recent drug trafficking concerns.
The comments by Aboagye follow allegations of drug-related activities in the country, with the NPP and NDC engaging in a war of words over the issue. Rashid Tanko-Computer had suggested that some NPP members could be invited by security agencies to provide further information on the allegations. Aboagye's response is seen as a call for the government to take a more proactive approach to addressing the country's security concerns. He urged the government to prioritize the restoration of the surveillance system to prevent security breaches.
Aboagye's concerns about the Ghana Maritime Authority's surveillance system are shared by many in the country. The system is critical to monitoring activities on Ghana's high seas and preventing illicit activities. The Ghana Maritime Authority is responsible for providing surveillance for Ghana's high seas, and the system's downtime has raised concerns about the country's ability to effectively monitor its maritime jurisdiction. Aboagye's call for the government to prioritize the restoration of the system is seen as a move to strengthen the country's security.
The NPP and NDC have been engaging in a war of words over the allegations of drug-related activities in the country. The NPP has alleged that illicit drug-processing laboratories are operating at Ghana's main ports, while the NDC has called on the NPP to provide evidence to support their claims. Aboagye's comments are seen as a call for the government to take a more proactive approach to addressing the country's security concerns. He urged the government to focus on strengthening the country's security systems rather than engaging in political exchanges.
The government has yet to respond to Aboagye's comments, but it is expected to take a more proactive approach to addressing the country's security concerns. The restoration of the Ghana Maritime Authority's surveillance system is seen as a critical step in preventing illicit activities at sea. Aboagye's call for the government to prioritize the restoration of the system is seen as a move to strengthen the country's security. The issue is expected to continue to be a major concern for the government and the opposition in the coming days.
Key points
- The Ghana Maritime Authority's surveillance system has been down for months, raising concerns about the country's ability to effectively monitor its maritime jurisdiction.
