President John Dramani Mahama has called on residents of Bawku and its surrounding areas to embrace peace and renew friendships in order to end the ongoing conflict in the region.
His plea comes after a recent surge in violence that has claimed the lives of about 56 people. The tensions have led to the imposition of a curfew in Bawku and its surrounding areas, restricting movement between 8:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.
Speaking to the public during the 68th Independence Day celebration at the Jubilee House on March 6, under the theme “Reflect, Review, and Reset,” Mahama urged the people of Bawku to prioritize peace for the sake of future generations.
“The people of Bawku and other areas, it is time for lasting peace to prevail. Our children deserve to inherit a peaceful land where their dreams are nurtured, not a place where their nightmares are relived. They deserve to inherit a land where our markets are bustling with trade, not tension and conflict. They deserve schools that echo with learning, not melancholy,” Mahama stated.
He further urged the residents not to be swayed by mistrust or the weight of past grievances, emphasizing the need to move forward together.
“Let us give renewal and friendship a chance. Let us give peace a chance. This is not an invitation to simply forget the past far from it. It is an invitation to live above it,” he added.
