The plea follows the latest attacks in the area, which led to the death of three more people, bringing the death toll to 26 in less than a month.
This occurred despite the Ministry of the Interior's decision to renew the 12-hour curfew in the Bawku and its environs.
In a statement dated Monday, 11 November 2024, the Ministry called on all "Chiefs, Elders, Opinion Leaders, Youth, and people of the area to exercise restraint in the face of the challenges confronting them, as well as to use non-violent means to channel their energies into ensuring peace." A military vehicle in Bawku Pulse Ghana The Ministry's statement further emphasised that "there is a total ban on all persons in the afore-mentioned communities and their environs from carrying arms, ammunition or any offensive weapon, and any persons found with any arms or ammunition will be arrested and prosecuted." Meanwhile, the Catholic Bishops' Conference expressed deep concern over the recent violent clashes in Bawku, which have resulted in the loss of several lives, the displacement of residents, and the destruction of property.
The Conference pointed out that "the town has become a pale shadow of itself as education, health, social, and judicial services delivery are adversely affected by the exodus of teachers, nurses, and business people from the town." The statement further recommended active dialogue, mutual understanding, and reconciliation to end the protracted conflict.