Muntaka Mubarak, Minister Designate for the Interior, has outlined his plans to restore lasting peace to conflict-prone areas in Ghana, particularly Bawku, during his vetting by Parliament on Friday, January 24.
Addressing the Parliamentary Appointments Committee, Mr. Mubarak stressed his commitment to working closely with the Chieftaincy and Local Government Ministries to address the root causes of violence in these areas.
“I will be very interested in assisting the president to achieve the vision he promised the people of Bawku—that he will do everything humanly possible to ensure peace returns. Not only in Bawku but in all other areas across the country facing similar challenges,” he affirmed.
Mr. Mubarak emphasized the critical role of collaboration between government agencies, traditional authorities, and other stakeholders in resolving conflicts. He announced plans to work with the National and Regional Houses of Chiefs to codify succession lines for chieftaincy, a move he believes will help mitigate disputes.
“If the line of succession is clearly documented, it will take away doubt and make it easier to address disagreements,” he explained.
He also called for a broader national dialogue on the future of Ghana’s chieftaincy institution, noting the need for a collective and impartial approach.
“The time has come for us to approach this issue dispassionately and call for a conference on the future of our chieftaincy. Together, we can create solutions that will bring peace to Bawku and other areas within the country facing the same challenges,” he said.
Mr. Mubarak assured Ghanaians that, if approved as Interior Minister, he would work diligently with his colleagues and traditional leaders to ensure peace is not only restored but sustained in Bawku and other troubled areas.
“We must collaborate effectively to address these issues. With commitment and teamwork, I am confident we can bring permanent peace to Bawku,” he concluded.
