CSOs raise alarm over revocation of civilian firearm licences, warn of administrative gaps in implementation
Civil society organisations raised concerns on Monday at the International Press Centre in Accra over the government's decision to revoke or suspend all existing civilian firearm licences in Ghana. The coalition, led by the Jatikay Centre for Human Security and Peace Building, stated, "We support firm, modern and accountable firearms regulation. However, what concerns us deeply is the manner in which this decision has been announced and implemented."
The Interior Minister, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, recently announced the immediate revocation or suspension of all civilian firearm licences as part of efforts to tighten Ghana's arms control regime and introduce stricter compliance requirements, including mental health screening, drug testing, and practical firearms training. The CSOs argue that the announcement lacks a clear operational framework and questioned uncertainties around processing centres, cost of compliance, timelines, and the capacity of institutions such as the Narcotics Control Commission, the Mental Health Authority, and the Ghana Police Service. They warned that facilities like the Tesano Police Shooting Range could become overwhelmed.
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