Dr Mustapha Abdallah, a Senior Research Fellow at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC), cited the figure, which was presented by a Ghanaian border officer, according to ghanaweb news. Dr Abdallah called for enhanced monitoring at Ghana's entry points to ensure all arrivals are legal. He suggested that instability in Sahelian countries is contributing to people seeking refuge in Ghana. However, he cautioned against automatically associating individuals from conflict zones with extremism. Dr Abdallah emphasized Ghana's legal obligation to protect genuine asylum seekers fleeing threats in their home nations. He also urged vigilance and reporting of suspected criminal activity to the appropriate authorities. The report highlights concerns for border communities, national security agencies, and the migrants themselves, particularly in distinguishing refugees from potential security threats.