MINORITY CHARGES GOVERNMENT TO RESTORE CALM IN BAWKU. The minority in parliament has condemned the current violence ongoing in Bawku and has called on the government to rest
MINORITY CHARGES GOVERNMENT TO RESTORE CALM IN BAWKU. The minority in parliament has condemned the current violence ongoing in Bawku and has called on the government to restore calm and peace in the area. Addressing the press, the ranking member for the Defence and Interior committee, Rev John Ntim Fordjour called on the government to demonstrate greater urgency and decisiveness as the deteriorating situation in Bawku is a national concern. He said the government must take immediate action to prevent further escalation. The recent development from the area indicates attacks on bus and setting ablaze of the residence of Hon Mahama Ayariga the current Majority Leader in parliament and Hon Laadi Ayii Ayamba who comes from Pusiga. The Assin South MP explained that, a strategic border town like Bawku poses a wider national and regional security risk which further underscores the urgent need for a more coordinated response. He cited some measures to solving the situation. He menti
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Published on 04/12/2025 06:23
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MINORITY CHARGES GOVERNMENT TO RESTORE CALM IN BAWKU. 

 

The minority in parliament has condemned the current violence ongoing in Bawku and has called on the government to restore calm and peace in the area.

 

Addressing the press, the ranking member for the Defence and Interior committee, Rev John Ntim Fordjour called on the government to demonstrate greater urgency and decisiveness as the deteriorating situation in Bawku is a national concern. 

 

He said the government must take immediate action to prevent further escalation.

 

The recent development from the area indicates attacks on bus and setting ablaze of the residence of Hon Mahama Ayariga the current  Majority Leader in parliament and Hon Laadi Ayii Ayamba who comes from Pusiga. 

 

The Assin South MP explained that, a strategic border town like Bawku poses a wider national and regional security risk which further underscores the urgent need for a more coordinated response.

 

 

He cited some measures to solving the situation. He mentioned  de-escalation and  Otumfor mediation which is underway to help curb  the situation.

 

He called for recomposition of the Bawku inter-ethnic peace committee and all stakeholders to continue to do their part to bring peace to the area. 

 

The government must engage with the youth and act on their concerns as the people of BAWKU deserve to live in peace and security.

 

Report by PBK

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