The Centre for Democratic Movement (CDM) has described the displacement of Ghanaians from Bawku and other northern communities into neighbouring countries as a “national tragedy” and evidence of governance failure
The Centre for Democratic Movement (CDM) has sounded the alarm over the recent displacement of Ghanaians from Bawku and other northern communities, describing it as a “national tragedy” and clear evidence of governance failure. In a strongly worded statement, the group highlighted that ongoing violent conflicts in the Upper East, Oti, and Northern Regions have driven some citizens to seek refuge in neighbouring Togo and Burkina Faso.
“This is the first time in Ghana’s history that citizens are fleeing as refugees to neighbouring countries,” the CDM lamented, expressing deep concern over what it sees as a turning point in the nation’s story. The group stressed that the development undermines Ghana’s long-standing reputation as a peaceful and stable nation within West Africa. “Ghana, long celebrated as a haven of peace in West Africa, now faces the disturbing reality of citizens seeking safety outside its borders,” the statement said.
The CDM did not mince words in its criticism of the government, accusing it of abdicating its constitutional duty to protect life and property. “A government that cannot secure its borders, prevent violent conflict, or protect its citizens has abdicated its primary responsibility under the Constitution of Ghana,” the group charged. It emphasized that security must not be reduced to mere rhetoric, but must translate into tangible protection for all citizens.
The statement further linked the insecurity to broader weaknesses in governance, citing institutional failings, neglect of constitutional obligations, and a lack of proactive conflict management as key reasons why violence continues to displace families. The CDM warned that if the crisis is left unaddressed, it could escalate further, threatening both Ghana’s national security and the stability of the wider region.
Concluding its statement, the CDM called on traditional authorities, faith-based leaders, and civil society to mount pressure on the government to take decisive action. “The government must understand that the lives of Ghanaians matter. The safety of our people is the true foundation of national prosperity,” the group concluded.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
