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Traore’s Alleged Security Breach At Pres. Mahama’s Inauguration -Analysis By One Africa

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I have seen numerous posts on social media by Ghanaians and other African nationals questioning the visit of Burkinabe President Ibrahim Traoré to Ghana for President Mahama’s inauguration.

Many Ghanaian journalists and civilians argue that President Traoré crossed the line by carrying a pistol to the ceremony, citing concerns about “security breaches.” Some have even drawn comparisons to his visit to Russia, noting that he did not carry a weapon when meeting President Putin.

Yes, Ghana’s presidential security laws may prohibit foreign dignitaries from carrying weapons during official visits.

In as much as their concerns maybe be valid, let’s not also forget the threats pose before President Traore. Over the past three years, he has survived 19 assassination attempts—yes, 19 attempts on his life!

Nineteen assassination attempts in three years should tell us he is a target who can be eliminated in a split seconds should any chance arises.

His situation mirrors that of Thomas Sankara, whose life was tragically cut short for challenging imperialist agendas.

History has shown us that imperial powers never target their puppets—they target those who dare to challenge the status quo. The imperialists won’t eliminate their puppets in Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Nigeria, Mozambique, Angola, Ivory Coast, etc.

It was courageous of President Traore to leave Burkina Faso for Ghana given the circumstances surrounding his life. His visit to Ghana was a huge act of courage, a very big bold move. It was his first trip outside the Sahel region. He risked his life to honor President Mahama’s invitation.

We have lost too many Pan-African leaders—Sankara, Lumumba, Nkrumah, Gaddaffi and others—at the hands of imperialists, often with the complicity of local collaborators like Mobutu Sese Seko and Blaise Compaoré. These betrayals have cost Africa dearly.

President Traoré is an asset not just to Burkina Faso but to the entire African continent. He represents a beacon of hope for those who believe in a liberated and united Africa. Loosing him would be a blow to the collective struggle to African sovereignty. It is imperative that, we as Africans, recognize his importance and rally to protect leaders like him who fight for our collective future.

Cc. The African Dream

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