The Manhyia Palace is expected to release an official statement following the final round of mediation talks led by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, aimed at resolving the decades-long Bawku conflict.
Unlike previous sessions, Monday’s meeting saw both the Kusaasi and Mamprusi factions sit together before the Asantehene for the first time.
The groups arrived under heavy security, undergoing strict checks before being ushered into the palace auditorium.
Sources indicate that the Asantehene listened to the grievances of both sides and urged restraint, working in collaboration with the Presidency to bring lasting resolution to the impasse.
Outside the Palace, supporters of the factions erupted in celebration after the meeting, sparking a brief misunderstanding that required intervention from police and military personnel.
Additional security was deployed to restore order. Both factions are now awaiting the Palace’s official communication on the next steps in the mediation process.