Ghanaian President Akufo Addo has urged for a robust and effective response to tackle the menace of piracy in the Gulf of Guinea.

He stressed that by implementing such measures, the security, prosperity, and safety of the affected nations would be safeguarded.

Akufo Addo made these remarks during his speech at the Gulf of Guinea Commission conference on Tuesday, in Port Harcourt.

WADRs Atiewin Mbillah Lawson in Accra has more details.