In a significant blow to peace efforts in the Upper East Region of Ghana, a cargo vehicle with registration number GR 4604-09, owned by a Mamprusi businessman, came under attack less than 24 hours after President John Mahama visited Bawku and Nalerigu to call for a ceasefire.
The president’s visit aimed to encourage dialogue and lay the groundwork for peace negotiations among the feuding factions in the region.
According to the driver of the vehicle, the incident occurred near Missiga while traveling with a security escort.
Three gunmen reportedly emerged from a nearby drinking bar and opened fire on the convoy.
The security escort returned fire, leading to a brief exchange before the assailants retreated into nearby houses.
The attack underscores the fragility of the peace process, particularly as it comes so soon after the president’s appeal for calm.
This development raises concerns about the challenges of fostering trust among the warring factions and achieving lasting peace in the region.
Observers fear that such incidents may undermine ongoing peace initiatives, making the resolution of the conflict increasingly difficult and elusive.
Source : www.kumasimail.com /Abu Tia BawkuFm
