President John Dramani Mahama has called on the National Peace Council to prioritize the resolution of the ongoing Bawku conflict. During the inauguration of the Council’s 13-member Governing Board at the Jubilee House in Accra, he urged the Council to proactively identify and tackle emerging conflicts across the nation.
Chaired by Most Rev. Emmanuel Kofi Fianu, the Board has been tasked with diligently working to restore peace in Bawku, an area long plagued by violence and chieftaincy disputes.
“As we speak, violence in Bawku has claimed numerous lives and displaced many households. Chieftaincy conflicts are also prevalent, and it is imperative that the National Peace Council acts assiduously if we are to maintain Ghana’s reputation as an oasis of peace in the sub-region,” Mahama stated.
“These measures are not optional but essential for building the inclusive Ghana we all desire. We must also remember that peace is not merely the absence of war; it is the presence of justice and equitable access to opportunities for all,” he emphasized.
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