File photo of aggrieved members of the two communities
The Chief of Boinso in the Aowin Municipality of the Western North Region, Nana Kwadwo Miah, has appealed to political leaders, security agencies and other stakeholders to help maintain peace amid an ongoing land dispute between the communities of Jama and Boinso.
According to a report by adomonline.com on January 6, 2026, the appeal comes amid the backdrop of rising tensions over the ownership and use of portions of land between the two communities, raising fears of a possible escalation if the situation is not properly managed.
Addressing residents and opinion leaders in Boinso, Nana Miah cautioned that land-related conflicts have the potential to trigger long-term instability and loss of lives.
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“Land-related conflicts have the potential to trigger long-term instability and loss of lives,” the report said.
He stressed the need for restraint and dialogue to avert any future violence in the municipality.
The chief further called on the Ghana Police Service, local political leaders and other security agencies to intensify patrols in the area to deter acts that could undermine the prevailing peace.
He urged all parties involved to cooperate with authorities and embrace peaceful means of resolving the dispute in the interest of development and social harmony.
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