Law lecturer and former Assistant Director of Legal Services for the Ghana Armed Forces, Dr.
Jamal Tonzua, has voiced deep concerns over the Ghanaian government's handling of the protracted Bawku conflict, asserting that bias and inadequate responses are fueling continued unrest and potentially increasing the nation's vulnerability to terrorism.In a statement released on November 3, 2024, Dr.
Tonzua challenged the effectiveness of the government's approach, which he described as overly reliant on militarization, arrests, and a focus on criminality.Dr.
Tonzua said, "Through neglect or incompetence, the government has allowed the Bawku issue to escalate, bringing serious implications for national security, especially given the rise of violent extremism in West Africa."Dr Jamal TonzuaOften attributed to chieftaincy tensions between the Mamprusi and Kusasi ethnic groups, the Bawku conflict has seen periodic violence, arson, and loss of life.Yet, Dr.