In the Upper East Region of Ghana, the town of Bawku has been thrust back into turmoil, casting a shadow over what had been a growing sense of peace. Apexnewsgh reports
The recent resurgence of conflict has claimed 21 lives, prompting urgent calls for intervention from community leaders. The Association of Bolgatanga, Telensi-Nabdam, Bongo, and Tongo districts, collectively known as BONABOTO, issued a press release on November 4, 2024, pleading for President Akufo-Addo to take immediate action to address the escalating violence.
The release expressed grave concern over the establishment of roadblocks by rival factions on key routes, including the Bolgatanga-Tamale and Bolgatanga-Bawku roads. These roadblocks have turned deadly, with unsuspecting travelers falling victim to attacks and vehicles being set ablaze in the chaos.
BONABOTO condemned these acts of violence, declaring that such indiscriminate killings have no place in the 21st century. With a heavy heart, the association reflected on how the renewed clashes have shattered the fragile peace the residents of Bawku had begun to cherish.
In a unified response to the growing crisis, the Upper East Regional House of Chiefs joined forces with youth leaders and queen mothers to call for peace to reign once more in Bawku. This collective effort highlighted the region’s determination to find a resolution and restore stability to the area, demonstrating a shared commitment to healing the wounds of conflict.
The Upper East Regional House of Chiefs, one of the 16 regional houses established to foster peace, understanding, and development, emphasized the importance of collaboration in times of strife. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs echoed these sentiments, underscoring the critical need for peaceful coexistence as essential for national development.
As tensions remain palpable in Bawku, the urgent pleas for presidential intervention and the call for peace from community leaders reflect a deep yearning for a lasting solution to the conflict, marking a pivotal moment in the region’s quest for stability.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com/Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen
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