Submission of the Bawku Mediation Report

Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, handed the Bawku Mediation Report to President John Dramani Mahama, which is a major step towards ending the long-running chieftaincy dispute in Bawku.

The report is the result of a protracted mediation process headed by the Asantehene, which sought to establish long-term peace and stability in the region prone to strife. The Bawku Naba, the Kusasi community, and members of the Mamprugu traditional authorities were consulted during the mediation process.

Important Points of the Report

Zugraan Naba Asigri Abugrago Azoka II should be acknowledged as the legitimate Bawku Naba and supreme chief of the Kusasi Traditional Area, according to the Asantehene.

It is recommended that the Nayiri, Naa Bohagu Abdulai Mahami Sheriga, accept the current legal situation and refrain from acts that jeopardise peace.
– After being appointed as a rival chief, Seidu Abagare ought to be invited back to Nalerigu and given a different traditional function.

In order to bring peace and stability back to Bawku, the research highlights the significance of upholding current legislation and court rulings. President Mahama promised to make the government’s official stance on the findings public within a day.

The Conflict’s History

In Ghana’s Upper East Region, the indigenous Kusasi and the settlement Mamprusi communities have long been at odds over the Bawku chieftaincy. Numerous people have died, property has been destroyed, and social and economic life has been disrupted as a result of the fighting.

The goal of the Asantehene’s mediation efforts was to encourage peace between the opposing groups and deal with the underlying causes of the conflict. A blueprint for long-term peace and development in Bawku is anticipated to be included in the report.

Next Steps for the Government

It is anticipated that the administration would review the report’s recommendations and consult with pertinent parties for the next stage of the peace process. The Asantehene’s commitment, tolerance, and leadership during the mediation process have been praised by the President.

An important step towards establishing long-term peace and stability in the area has been taken with the submission of the Bawku Mediation Report.

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