The recent increase in hostilities has largely been driven by long-standing ethnic rivalries between the Mamprusis and Kusasis, resulting in a tragic rise in fatalities and a humanitarian crisis as residents are forced to flee their homes.

On Tuesday, 29 October 2024, the Minister of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Stephen Asamoah Boateng, confirmed a death toll of 16, which later rose to 19, intensifying calls for immediate government action and peacebuilding initiatives.

This unrest is not confined to Bawku; other regions of Ghana are also facing their own conflicts.

The northern territories have witnessed violent clashes over land and chieftaincy disputes, often resulting in significant loss of life and property.