My Duty is to Ensure Peace - Asantehene Pledges Efforts for Lasting Peace in Bawku

Kumasi, Ashanti Region, Ghana - 05 May, 2025 - The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has reiterated his determination to help bring lasting peace to Bawku and its surrounding areas, which have been plagued by a long-standing chieftaincy dispute.

Despite recent mediation talks being temporarily postponed due to the complexities of the issue, the Asantehene expressed confidence that the efforts will ultimately yield positive results.

Speaking at the Manhyia Palace during a meeting with a delegation from the UK Advanced Command and Staff Course, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II emphasized the importance of peace for development.

He noted that it is the duty of traditional authorities to adjudicate conflicts and ensure peace, allowing the government to carry out its work effectively.

The Asantehene highlighted the recent communal conflicts in the upper parts of Ghana, particularly in Bawku, which borders Burkina Faso. However, he assured that every effort is being made to ensure lasting peace in the area. "We need peace to develop," he stressed, underscoring the significance of peaceful coexistence for the region's progress.

''My duty, together with the traditional authority, is to make sure that there is peace everywhere. Therefore, we make sure that we adjudicate issues when there are conflicts everywhere so that the government can also have peace to do its work.''

“Recently there have been some communal conflict within the upper part of Ghana, closer to Burkina Faso (Bawku), but we are putting in every effort to ensure there is lasting peace,” he added.

The Asantehene's commitment to resolving the Bawku conflict comes as a welcome development, given the protracted nature of the dispute. The traditional leader's efforts to bring peace to the area are expected to complement the work of other stakeholders, including government officials and security agencies.

Source: Lead News Online