The Acting Executive Secretary of the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons, Dr Adam Bonaa, has led a delegation comprising officials of the commission and representatives from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) on a courtesy visit to the Deputy Attorney General, Dr Justice Srem-Sai, as part of efforts under Operation KAFO VI to combat illicit arms proliferation in Ghana.
The visit aimed to foster stronger institutional collaboration in the fight against illicit arms, with a particular focus on expediting the passage of the Draft Arms Bill into law.
Dr Bonaa emphasised that the Draft Arms Bill would significantly bolster the commission’s ability to address arms-related challenges, close existing legal loopholes, and enhance responses to emerging threats.
During the meeting, Dr Justice Srem-Sai reaffirmed the Attorney General’s commitment to supporting the initiative.
“The Bill will be fast-tracked to ensure a comprehensive legal regime on arms and ammunition in Ghana,” he stated.
He further assured the delegation that the Office of the Attorney General and Ministry of Justice is prepared to provide full support, including human resources and legal expertise, to facilitate the process.
UNODC representative Leonardo Lara praised Ghana’s leadership in arms control within West Africa and beyond, urging stakeholders to maintain momentum toward the passage of the Draft Arms Bill into law.
