The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has officially declared a shift from peacekeeping to peace enforcement operations in the conflict-prone Bawku area and surrounding communities, citing rising insecurity and repeated violent incidents that threaten national stability.
In a strongly worded statement issued on Tuesday, July 29,2025, the GAF announced that the transition, which takes immediate effect, follows a directive from President and Commander-in-Chief John Dramani Mahama.
The decision, according to GAF, is in direct response to persistent acts of violence and reprisal attacks by armed groups, which have led to the loss of innocent lives and a growing threat to the peace and security of the nation. "This transition to peace enforcement has become necessary due to activities of armed elements that have intermittently resulted in violence, reprisal attacks and innocent deaths, highlighting a dangerous pattern that threatens not only Bawku but also the peace and security of our dear nation," the statement noted.
Under this peace enforcement regime, the military has been authorised to apply all necessary force in maintaining security.
