President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has expressed concerns over the number of resources that have been used to keep peace in the Bawku municipality in the Upper East region of Ghana.
Speaking during his recent State of the Nation Address in Parliament, President Akufo-Addo highlighted that the funds utilized to maintain peace in the area could have been used for development instead.
The President emphasized that chieftaincy and land disputes in various parts of the country have become breeding grounds for internal tensions and destabilization. Specifically addressing the situation in Bawku, he stated, “The tragedy is not only that the thriving and dynamic town is being reduced to a wasteland of destruction and distrust; we’re spending money and energy that would have been better spent on the development needs of Bawku providing security to keep brothers and sisters from killing each other.”
President Akufo-Addo called on all Ghanaians to be concerned about the Bawku conflict, describing it as a matter of national importance. He warned that the current state of Bawku could attract mischief makers and extremists, posing a threat to the area.
In efforts to maintain peace in Bawku, the government has implemented various measures such as shutting down four radio stations in the area and establishing specialized courts to expedite trials on disputes arising from the conflict. The President also urged citizens to heed the “See something say something” campaign promoted by the National Security to prevent any potential conflicts from escalating.
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