On the second day of NACSA’s retreat in Kumasi, the Management Team, led by Ag. Executive Secretary Dr. Adam Bonaa and Ag. Deputy Executive Secretary Mr. Salam Mohammed Gali, paid a courtesy call on the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene. The visit provided an opportunity to formally introduce NACSA’s mandate and discuss pressing security concerns in the region.
Dr. Amoakohene reaffirmed his commitment to enhancing security and development in the Ashanti Region, acknowledging the rising threat of illicit arms, particularly their links to illegal mining and the use of muskets during traditional festivals. Recognizing these challenges, he pledged his full support for NACSA’s initiatives and committed to working closely with NACSA’s Regional Office to tackle the issue.
Dr. Bonaa highlighted NACSA’s ongoing efforts, including engagements with traditional leaders—starting with the Gborbu Wulomo—to address the misuse of arms in cultural celebrations. He also shared NACSA’s immediate plans to expand firearm marking to weapons used in celebratory shootings, beginning with the Nungua Traditional State. This initiative, he explained, aims to enhance identification, tracing, and compliance, ultimately strengthening public safety.
He further emphasized the urgent need for the passage of the Arms Bill to introduce stricter regulations and curb the proliferation of small arms. In response, Dr. Amoakohene welcomed these initiatives and expressed his willingness to collaborate with NACSA to disrupt the supply of illicit arms in the region
The meeting marked a significant step in reinforcing security efforts in the region, with both parties committed to a safer and more secure Ghana.
