The presence of Burkina Faso's Head of State, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, at the inauguration and swearing-in ceremony of President has generated significant interests.
Notably, attention has been drawn to the fact that the leader was permitted to approach the president while visibly armed.
Below is how the BBC reported the incident: Gun-wearing leader sparks concern at Ghana inauguration Burkina Faso's military leader Capt Ibrahim Traore sparked concern when he attended Tuesday's inauguration of Ghana's President John Mahama with a holstered pistol at his waist.
Some have described this unusual move as a breach of security protocol.