President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has charged the Bawku Naba Asigri Abugrago II and a host of other Chiefs from the Bawku traditional area in the Upper East area to do everything possible to maintain the current peace that the area is enjoying.
Addressing the Bawku Naba Asigri Abugrago II and several other Chiefs from the Bawku traditional area when they called on him at the Flagstaff House, President Akufo-Addo said without peace in Bawku, all developmental plans of government for the area may not be implemented.
He further assured the Chiefs of his continued support to help maintain peace and order in the Bawku area.
President Akufo-Addo in his speech admonished the Chiefs to join the fight against smuggling of products meant to support the planting for food and jobs policy of Government.
The President added that the fertilizer and other items provided for farmers in the Bawku area is not meant for Burkina Faso nor Togo and that those who are allowed to smuggle them end up enriching themselves at the expense of Ghanaian.
In a speech read on his behalf, the Bawku Naba Asigri Abugrago II thanked the President for his efforts so far at maintaining the peace in their area.
He pledged that he together with all the Chiefs of the Area will do all everything within their power to maintain a peaceful Bawku.
Source: Ghana/Starrfmonline.com/103.5FM
