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End the Bawku chieftaincy conflict: A call for gov’t action for peace to reign

Kumasi Mail by Kumasi Mail
February 16, 2025
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End the Bawku chieftaincy conflict: A call for gov’t action for peace to reign
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For years, the Bawku chieftaincy conflict between the Kusasi and Mamprusi tribes has turned this once-thriving town into a battlefield. Families live in fear, businesses have crumbled, government institutions are collapsing, and the constant bloodshed has driven thousands to flee in search of safety.

The violence is no longer just a local dispute; it has become a national emergency that demands immediate government intervention.

Bawku and it’s environs has witnessed relentless attacks, many of which have cost innocent lives and shattered families.

Data collected from various sources paint a grim picture of the ongoing crisisi in

January 9, 2022: A bus traveling to Cinkanse was attacked on the Bawku-Pulmakom road. One person was killed, and several others were injured.

In February 19, 2022: A cargo truck was ambushed in the same area, leaving one person with gunshot wounds.

Another unfortunate incident happened In May 13, 2022 where Armed men attacked an ambulance transporting a critically ill patient on the Bolga-Bawku road.

May 28, 2022: Delegates of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) returning from regional elections were ambushed near the Bawku Municipal Assembly, injuring two.

June 8, 2022: A driver was killed, and his car was burned after an attack on the Bawku-Pulmakom road.

August 16, 2022: A vehicle returning from Bolgatanga was attacked near Bawku Senior High School, killing three people and injuring three others.

These incidents are just a fraction of the widespread violence that has gripped Bawku. Every attack leaves behind grieving families, shattered dreams, and a deepening sense of despair among residents.

Beyond the statistics are real human stories, children orphaned overnight, parents burying their young, and entire families displaced from the land they have called home for generations.

Schools have been shut down, businesses have collapsed, and hospitals struggle to function in an atmosphere of terror.

The conflict is not only erasing lives but also stalling development, trapping Bawku in a cycle of poverty and instability.

Rural-urban migration is at an all-time high, with residents fleeing to Bolgatanga, Tamale, Kumasi, and Accra in search of safety.

This migration is putting immense pressure on urban infrastructure, increasing unemployment, and worsening social tensions in other parts of Ghana.

The government cannot continue to treat Bawku’s crisis as just another local conflict. The time for half-hearted peace talks and temporary ceasefires is over. A lasting solution must be implemented to bring sustainable peace to the region.

Key Actions the Government Must Take

Deploy a Neutral Security Force: Security personnel in Bawku must be independent of local political or tribal affiliations to ensure fair enforcement of the law.

Those responsible for the attacks must be identified, arrested, and prosecuted to deter further violence.

The government must bring all factions to the negotiation table and ensure genuine reconciliation, not just superficial agreements.

Schools, hospitals, and administrative offices in Bawku must be strengthened to restore public confidence.

Special economic programs should be introduced to rebuild businesses and create jobs for the youth, who are often recruited into violent activities.

A Plea for Peace

The people of Bawku deserve to live without fear. Children should not grow up surrounded by gunfire, and traders should not have to risk their lives to earn a living.

The government must rise to its responsibility and put an end to this senseless bloodshed before Bawku becomes another tragic chapter in Ghana’s history.

This is not just a plea—it is a demand. The time for action is now.

Source : Isaac Justice Bediako broadcast Journalist EIB-Network

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