The West Africa Action Network on Small Arms Ghana chapter met with parliamentary defense officials to advance legislation regulating firearms. President Ken Kinney seeks cross-party backing for the National Small Arms Bill 2023, which remains stalled before reaching legislative chambers. The organization has visited multiple government ministers and judicial leaders to build support for the proposed measure. Officials argue that current firearm regulations contain significant loopholes that undermine national security efforts. The legislation would align Ghana's domestic policies with regional and global peace agreements.
Committee Chairman James Agalga welcomed the advocacy group's mission and acknowledged widespread weapons proliferation concerns. Parliamentary members shared personal experiences with the problems of illegal arms distribution affecting their constituencies. Johnson Asante Twum from the International Action Network on Small Arms explained how the bill would strengthen national defense capabilities. The proposed framework addresses gaps in existing laws while establishing comprehensive controls over light weapons circulation. United Nations funding supports the advocacy campaign through the Saving Lives Entity initiative focused on reducing armed violence.
Committee Chairman James Agalga welcomed the advocacy group's mission and acknowledged widespread weapons proliferation concerns. Parliamentary members shared personal experiences with the problems of illegal arms distribution affecting their constituencies. Johnson Asante Twum from the International Action Network on Small Arms explained how the bill would strengthen national defense capabilities. The proposed framework addresses gaps in existing laws while establishing comprehensive controls over light weapons circulation. United Nations funding supports the advocacy campaign through the Saving Lives Entity initiative focused on reducing armed violence.
