Special Aide to President John Mahama, Joyce Bawah Mogtari, says the Burkinabe leader, Ibrahim Traoré’s appearance with arms during the inaugural ceremony could yield positive results.
She explained that the warm welcome extended to the Burkinabe leader might encourage him to embrace democracy.
“You know, this is also a country with a very delicate history, and there are all sorts of things at play. If there is anybody who can get him to actually rescind his decision to continue as a military leader, Ghana has its own history. If we want to encourage him to return to democracy, I’m sure this could be a great way. You can still go to the polls and lead your country with whatever flair and pageantry you want,” she opined.
Speaking on JoyNews’ AM Show on Tuesday, January 8, she stated that thorough security checks were conducted before the invited guests were allowed into the event’s perimeter.
Her comments followed public concerns about the leader taking the presidential platform while carrying a sidearm.
President Ibrahim Traoré was seen at the presidential inauguration ceremony exchanging pleasantries with the newly elected president while still carrying his sidearm.
Meanwhile, she expressed her frustration at seeing the weapon on the Burkinabe leader during the event, saying, “I also found it a bit awkward when I saw the gun on him.”
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