President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama has said that peace in Bawku is not just a local issue, it is a matter of national importance.

He has therefore urged stakeholders to help speed up the mediation process to ensure peace returns to Bawku.

John Dramani Mahama made this known during a courtesy call from a delegation of Mamprugu chiefs on Thursday.

To him, Bawku, a once vibrant town, is tragically a pale shadow of its former self due to the conflict.