News:
October 30, 2017
Members of Ghana’s Parliament are calling for Africa to be to be represented on the United Nations (UN) Security Council as the world marks 72 years of the UN.
Ranking Member on the Foreign Affairs Committee of Parliament, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa strongly suggested for the need for Africa who currently has no voice on the UN Security Council to be included as a matter of urgency.
He wondered why majority of the world’s security cases are found on the continent of Africa and yet decisions concerning the continent are made without the inputs and involvement of Africa itself.
This he noted was unfortunate hence the need to give Africa a voice on the Security Council whiles urging Africa to do its homework and get ready for inclusion.
The North Tongu MP made the suggestion in contribution to a statement made by Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration; Shirley Ayokor Botchwey to mark the 72nd anniversary of the UN.
She calls for unity among all stakeholders to help achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in order to curb poverty.
She praised Ghana for its significant contribution to the UN over the past decades especially in the area of peacekeeping and humanitarianism.
Other MPs who contributed were unanimous that the time is now for Africa to be included on the Security Council.
By Christian Kpesese/ ghanamps.com