Burkina Faso has unveiled a grand statue of its former president, Captain Thomas Sankara, in the capital city of Ouagadougou. The event, which drew dignitaries and pan-African enthusiasts from across the region, underscores Sankara’s enduring legacy as a symbol of revolutionary leadership and selfless service.
Ghana was represented by a high-level delegation, including:
Hon. Edward Omane Boamah, Minister for Defence
Hon. Muntaka Mubarak, Minister for the Interior and National Security
Hon. Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister for Government Communications
Lt. Col. Gbevlo Lartey (Rtd), Ghana’s Special Envoy to the Alliance of Sahel States
Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, Chairperson of Parliament’s Security and Intelligence Committee
Naval Captain Baffour Assasie-Gyimah (Rtd), former National Security Coordinator
Mr. Kofi Totobi Quakyi, former Minister for National Security
The statue serves as a powerful reminder of Captain Sankara’s vision for African unity, integrity in leadership, and socio-economic transformation.
