Ghana

On 2 August the Canadian High Commission partnered with the Foundation for Security and Development in Africa (FOSDA) to organise a cocktail reception in Accra involving a traditional drumming and dancing celebration with parliamentarians, government officials and civil society. Campaigners used the event to put further pressure on the government to expedite the ratification process, as a petition was presented to the Defence and Interior Select Committee of parliament to expedite the ratification process. Speeches were given by Michael Gort, the Canadian Chargé d’affaires, Afi Yakubu, Associate Director of FOSDA, and Colonel Seth Ohene Asare, Chairman of the National Commission on Small Arms. The evening was closed by a drum recital using the traditional ‘fontomfrom’ drums by the Centre for National Culture. The traditional ‘Bamaya’ dance was also performed to signify victory.
Ms. Theodora Williams, FOSDA, Theodora@fosda.net

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