700 ARMS BURNT

BY:Michael Father Amedor

The Vice president Alhaji Aliu Mahama has burnt more than 700 small arms and other weapons seized from armed robbers and those wielding them illegally in the country. The ceremony which took place at Nima in Accra was to under score the mood of Ghanaians and foreigners in the country to serve as a warning that illegal arms were not needed in the country because it only destroy. The vice president also asked Ghanaians to commit themselves to the toil and sacrifice made so far in developing the economy. “In our struggle for sustainable development, we need to take steps to curb the flow of small arms into our various societies”. Alhaji Aliu further stated that after the December 7th election, “ life will still continue, children will still go to school, workers also to their various work places, everybody will continue with his usual work and this beloved country of ours will still be Ghana the beacon of hope for Africa”.TheMinister at the Ministry of the Interior NanaObiri Boahene used the occasion to advice all Ghanaians to put a stop to the use of weapon on fellow human beings especially as this year's elections draws nearer . Lets develop the spirit of peaceful co-existence, learn to tolerate others opinion and dialogue to solve any conflict. The youth were also cautioned not to involve themselves into any unprofitable group to be used as foremen in causing trouble in society.