The National Peace Council has made a passionate plea to the warring factions in Bawku to end the cycle of bloodshed and embrace the path of peace.
In an emotional appeal, the Council urged leaders to come together not as enemies, but as brothers united by a shared history and a common future.
“Let the smoke of the peace pipe rise, not the smoke of gunfire,” the Council implored, calling for an end to the violence that has torn families apart and scarred a once-thriving community.
The ongoing conflict has taken a devastating toll. Some schools have remained closed for days, while others operate with minimal attendance under heavy security. Healthcare services have also been severely disrupted, with patients either turned away or transferred to facilities outside the conflict zone.
Speaking to Tutuwaa Danso on Starr Today, Public Relations Officer of the National Peace Council, Kwesi Yirenkyi, called for calm and renewed dialogue.
“This has been a matter of concern for the Council for some time now. This process is not a one-day affair, but an ongoing effort we are actively working on. When tensions escalate, our only option is to appeal to the factions to remain calm and return to dialogue,” he said.
“We are once again appealing to all factions to exercise restraint and show respect to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, as he leads the process.”
“We believe the goal of achieving lasting peace is within reach. We therefore urge all parties to cease fire and return to the negotiation table.”
Meanwhile, Minority Leader Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin has called on the Mahama-led government to restore lasting peace in Bawku.
“The situation in Bawku is getting out of hand. They inherited a peaceful country and should ensure that Bawku remains peaceful. It’s alarming that even security personnel don’t feel safe there. This is not good for our country.”
Source: Ghana/StarrFM103.5FM/Benjamin Sackey
