Chieftaincy Minister calls for calm as Bawku conflict intensifies
Bawku, Ghana - October 30, 2024 - The Bawku region is on high alert as violence and unrest escalate, prompting a government plea for calm and unity.
Minister for Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Stephen Asamoah Boateng, addressed the media on October 29, urging residents to refrain from politicizing the conflict.
The minister's message comes after a deadly attack on October 27, where gunmen ambushed travelers on the Bolgatanga-Tamale highway near Gbimsi, killing eight people and setting two vehicles ablaze.
“I will implore all sides to stop the conspiracy theories going around and the blame games and keep calm and allow the government to deal with the security and chieftaincy issues therefore. No one should play politics with this sensitive matter and I will continue to engage my colleagues in the political arena from all sides to work with the government to resolve the current problems and work towards lasting peace in the area.”
“I strongly call on the traditional leaders from both sides to refrain from any act that will escalate the situation.”
Source: Florence Kyei /Lead News Online
