Ghana's president, Nana Akufo-Addo, says suggestions of a military takeover in the country should not be entertained as they'll set Ghana back for decades. 

The president who was addressing Ghanaians on the state of the country was responding to creeping suggestions of a potential military takeover with Ghana's economy badly hit following recent downgrades by international rating firms. The volatile nature of the sub region means such concerns, despite the many assurances from Ghana's security agencies, still require urgent attention. 

Citing examples of refugees who were trooping into the country, Nana Akufo-Addo warned any such action will have terrible repercussions,