Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has pledged to facilitate a mediation process aimed at resolving the protracted Bawku conflict, emphasizing that Ghana’s unity and progress are at stake. The revered monarch made this declaration during a meeting with a government delegation, comprising Defense Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah and Interior Minister Muntaka Mubarak, at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi ¹.
The Bawku conflict, which has ravaged the Upper East region, has resulted in significant loss of life, displacement of thousands, and hindered development in the area. Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II expressed deep concern about the conflict’s potential to destabilize the country’s unity and progress.
He urged all parties involved in the conflict to put aside their differences and work towards finding a peaceful solution. This call to action underscores the need for a concerted effort to address the underlying issues driving the conflict.
In tandem with the Asantehene’s initiative, the government has been working to resolve the conflict through a multi-faceted approach, combining military and diplomatic efforts. According to Defense Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, these efforts are underway to engage with the various parties involved in the conflict.
The Asantehene’s pledge to facilitate mediation and the government’s efforts to resolve the conflict offer a glimmer of hope for a peaceful resolution.
Source: Richard Nana Appiah Kubi/Ahotoronline.com
