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Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has urged the rival groups involved in the Bawku chieftaincy conflict to commit to enduring peace, emphasising that they are one people who have no reason to be at war with each other.
Conflict between two ethnic groups, the Kusaug and Mamprugu, has spanned years, resulting in the loss of many lives.
Properties have also been destroyed. The President, John Dramani Mahama, tasked the Asantehene to mediate to restore peace in Bawku.
On Monday, December 1, the Asantehene concluded his mediation efforts in the Bawku chieftaincy crisis with a face-to-face meeting between the contending parties at the Manhyia Palace Jubilee Hall in Kumasi.
His Majesty thanked both sides for their civility and maturity and “urged them to remember that whatever the outcome of the mediation, they would have to live together as brothers and sisters.”
Chief Tarana John Wuni Grumah, Paramount Chief of Tarana Traditional Area and spokesperson of the Naayiri, led a 30-member delegation to represent His Majesty Naa Bohugu Mahami Abdulai Sheriga, the Naayiri and Overlord of the Mamprugu and the Mamprusis, while Naba Tambis Baalug, Paramount Chief of Pusiga, led the delegation representing the Bawku Naaba Zugraan Asigri Aburgrago Azoka II and the Kusasi people.
Cletus Avoka served as the spokesperson for the Kusasi delegation, while Dr Issah acted as the spokesperson for the Naayiri and Mamprusis. Both delegations comprised Chiefs, Lawyers, Academies, Opinion and youth leaders.
“After spending several months listening to both parties present their arguments in separate meetings, His Majesty had brought both sides to speak directly to each other in a final effort to explore a pathway to lasting resolution of the issues that have persistently undermined the peace in the Bawku traditional area,” a statement issued by the Manhyia Palace said.
“Whatever the outcome of the mediation, you will still have to live together as brothers and sisters,” Asantehene reminded the feuding factions, calling for an end to the violence that has destabilised the area.
He urged the leaders to start preparing the minds of their supporters to be prepared to put an end permanently to violence and disorder in their communities.
Manhyia Press Statement
