Dr Adam Bonaa, the Executive Secretary of the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons, has revealed thousands of illegal firearms and ammunition surrendered nationwide.
According to him, the Gun amnesty has yielded significant results, with more weapons expected to be recovered before the deadline of January 15, 2026.
Dr Bonaa disclosed that the firearms that have been surrendered include sidearms, pump-action shotguns, single and double-barrel guns, AK-47s, M16 rifles and G-series weapons.
Speaking on Joy News on Monday, December 29, Dr Bonaa stated, “With just 15 days to the deadline, a number of these weapons have been surrendered, and there are more to recover”
“Within this period, importation of arms has ceased, importation of ammunition has ceased, and the sale of guns and ammunition has ceased,” he said.
He further noted that the declaration also prohibits the firing of weapons throughout the amnesty window.
Also, Dr Adam Bonaa has urged all Ghanaians to return all stolen and unlicensed weapons.
According to Dr Adam Bonaa, irrespective of whether the gun was stolen, unlicensed or found, individuals who voluntarily surrender their weapons will not be arrested or interrogated.
Speaking during a stakeholder engagement visit to the National Mosque on December 26, 2025, Dr Adam Bonaa stated, “No one is going to arrest you. You are not going to be prosecuted. There will be no interrogation. Even if it is a gun you stole from the police, surrender it and there will be no arrest”.
“The Chief Imam is one of the strongest pillars of peace in this country.
“He does not encourage violence or disorder, and that is why we are engaging religious leaders to help us spread this message,” he added.
“Ghana cannot be peaceful if guns remain in the hands of civilians. If we fail to address this, what is happening in other countries can also happen here,” he warned.
Additionally, Interior Minister Mohammed-Mubarak Muntaka has urged owners of unregistered firearms to surrender them before January 15, 2026 or face criminal charges.
Mohammed-Mubarak Muntaka announced a six-week temporary ban on the use of firearms during traditional celebrations.
According to the Interior Minister, the six-week temporary ban is in place regardless of whether the weapons are licensed or not.
Mubarak Muntaka asserted that the nationwide exercise, which forms part of a broader crackdown on gun violence, will run from December 1, 2025, to January 15, 2026.