Ghana’s 2nd position on the Global Peace Index not surprising -Security Consultant

Security Consultant, Isaac Ayitey, has said the recent ranking by the Global Peace Index which places Ghana as the second most peaceful country in Africa is not surprising despite the recent security issues recorded.

The 2021 Global Peace Index report by Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) has ranked Ghana as the second most peaceful nation in Africa and according to the world’s leading measure of global peace, Mauritius is first.

Globally, 163 independent states and territories were ranked by the index with Mauritius ranking 28th, Ghana 38th, and Botswana 41st.

Nigeria ranked 146th globally behind Togo, Uganda, Kenya, The Republic of Congo, and Cameroon, an article sighted on Starrfm.com.gh reported.

Iceland continues to be the most peaceful country in the world with Afghanistan being the least for the fourth consecutive year, followed by Yemen, Syria, South Sudan, and Iran.

Isaac Ayitey, speaking with Ark News monitored by Soiree News noted that Ghana has not experienced terrorism attacks, unlike other African Countries. 

 Notwithstanding, he said the country has a responsibility to ensure that peace is sustained and that the recent happenings may affect the country’s current position if measures are not put in place. 

Nana Ama Asiedu, Bono Region