Ghanaian President, Nana Akufo-Addo has presented 40 Cobra II Armoured Personnel Carriers to the Ghana Armed Forces.
The Carriers were presented to the leadership of the Armed Forces in the national capital, Accra, on Wednesday, March 31, 2021.
Mr Akufo-Addo, in his speech at the handing over ceremony, said the
presentation of the 40 Cobra II Armoured Personnel Carriers will help Ghana “contain even better the security threats posed at our northern borders, as well as provide the necessary protection for our western and eastern frontiers.”
It would be recalled that on Thursday, December 5, 2019, at Burma Camp, Mr Akufo-Addo presented 33 Armoured Personnel Carriers, 41 assorted Toyota vehicles, three water tankers, one self-loading recovery truck, one refrigeration van, and five utility vehicles for waste disposal and management.
During that presentation in 2019, the Ghanaian leader further promised more logistical support for the Army.
“I did indicate in my address on that day that there was more to come. As you know by now, a Government of the New Patriotic Party is a promise-keeping one, and I am here to redeem that pledge,” Mr Akufo-Addo recounted on Wednesday while making the latest presentation.
He said “Today, I am here to present 40 Cobra II Armoured Personnel Carriers, which, according to military standards, are very strong and versatile armoured vehicles, and which will help us contain even better the security threats posed at our northern borders, as well as provide the necessary protection for our western and eastern frontiers.”
Mr Akufo-Addo seized the opportunity to thank the Armed Forces for their continued commitment to the on-going Operations CONQUERED FIST and MOTHERLAND, which are intended to create a secure, peaceful atmosphere at the north western, northern and north eastern borders of the country.
He encouraged the Armed Forces to continue to collaborate with the Ministries of National Security, Interior, Foreign Affairs and the Ghana Revenue Authority, as well as all relevant ministries and agencies, to ensure that Ghana maintained a robust disposition that will deter potential aggressors, who may attempt to derail the political and socio-economic gainschalked so far.
According to him, “We all know that the rapid economic transformation and accelerated growth that we seek can only be realized in an atmosphere of peace, tranquillity and security. I assure you that Government will continue to address your logistical needs, and we will work to provide resources through our re-equipment programme, and help ensure that you are properly equipped to perform your roles effectively and efficiently.”
Present at the presentation ceremony were army chiefs, and the Minister of the Defense, Dominic Nitiwul.
President Nana Akufo-Addo has since 2017 consistently been retooling the various security agencies.
A few days ago, he presented 40 vehicles to the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) to aid the organization carry out its constitutionally mandate duty.
Similar presentations have been made to the Ghana Police Service, Prisons Service, all aimed at ensuring peace and security in Ghana.
