Bawku

30 Oct

Bawku Conflict: Use Non-Violence Means To Resolve Your Differences – Peace Council

Wontumi1NewsBawku

The Upper East Regional Peace Council has called on residents and factions involved in the Bawku chieftaincy conflict to lay down their arms and embrace non-violence means to resolve their differences. This call followed escalating violent clashes in the Bawku township and its environs because of chieftaincy dispute, resulting in the death of more than 20 people and injury to many since last Thursday. A statement, signed by Alhaji Sumaila Issaka, the Chairman of the Upper East Regional Peace Council stated that engaging in violence would only deepen the situation in the area. “The Upper Regional Peace Council has noted with profound…

28 May

Obiri Boahen Saddened by Bawumia’s Campaign Behind Security Shield Due to Bawku Conflict

Evans ManassehNewsBawku, Bawumia, NDC, NPP

Lawyer Nana Obiri Boahen, an advocate for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has expressed his sorrow over the NPP 2024 election flagbearer's need to campaign from behind a truck with a security shield in the North East Region. He stated that while Dr. Bawumia campaigned from behind a truck due to the ongoing conflict between the Kusasi and Mamprusi groups in Bawku, it remains a troubling situation. In an interview, Lawyer Nana Obiri Boahen stated that Dr. Bawumia is a victim of circumstances and has never involved himself in the Kusasi-Mamprusi conflict. He questioned the necessity of the fighting, acknowledging historical issues…