The president of Ghana, , has called for lasting peace in Bawku and adjoining areas following a long-lasting conflict that has claimed the lives of many and destroyed several properties.
According to him, such conflicts hinder developmental projects and stifle Ghana's democracy.
The president's call comes at a time when tensions are heightened at Bawku and its environs as ethnic and chieftaincy disputes have left many displaced and deserted.
Speaking at the 68th Independence Day celebration at the Jubilee House, on Thursday, March 6, 2025, President Mahama called for a concerted effort to smoke the peace pipe and embrace peaceful cohesion. "In the spirit of unity and brotherhood, this independence represents, I wish to speak to you directly, my brothers and sisters in Bawku and everywhere in our land where conflict is ragging.
