President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the conflict mediation process led by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, and which has started, would bring lasting peace to Bawku soon. <\/p>\n Speaking at the graduation parade of the Ghana Military Academy on Friday, April 11, 2025, the president described the situation in the area as a major security threat and stressed the need for all key stakeholders to collaborate to restore peace.<\/p>\n “We have triggered the Otumfuo mediation process, which saw all stakeholders participate in discussions in Kumasi on a roadmap towards peace. I’m assured by the Asantehene that the process will resume next week when he returns from his brief visit abroad. <\/p>\n “We need the cooperation of all to restore peace at Bawku and its environs and I entreat all sides to embrace peace as we dialogue to resolve this age-old dispute. Only two days ago, an incident in the marketplace triggered an unfortunate loss of lives and criminal vandalism of properties. I wish to emphasise that nobody gains from this situation of conflict and insecurity”, he added.<\/p>\n The Bawku township has faced prolonged ethnic clashes claiming hundreds of lives and posing a serious threat on regional stability and development in the Upper East Region.<\/p>\n JKB\/AE<\/p>\n Ever heard of a colonial fort with a children’s dungeon and a unique shrine for the slaves? Find out the details with Etsey Atisu as he toured Fort William at Anomabo below:<\/b><\/p>\n![\"President](\"https:\/\/cdn.ghanaweb.com\/imagelib\/pics\/351\/35165769.295.jpg\" "\\"President")
President John Dramani Mahama<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n