Flagbearer for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama is of the view that if the country had been proactive in addressing the issues in Bawku it wouldn't have degenerated into what it is today.

Reports indicate that the death toll as a result of the existing conflict in Bawku has moved to 21.

Even though there have been measures put in place to address the issues, the conflict does not seem to have an end in sight.

In a Facebook post committing to peace grounded in Justice, the former President noted that government hasn't been proactive in ensuring that Bawku becomes peaceful. "I have always believed that we need a proactive attitude towards peace.