Asantehene to resume mediation of Bawku crisis from April 28 – Manhyia Palace

The Manhyia Palace has announced that His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, will resume mediation of the Bawku crisis as agreed with both parties from April 28 to May 1, 2025, at the Manhyia Palace, Kumasi.

A statement issued on Tuesday, April 15 said that “Asantehene requests all stakeholders to cooperate for us to find a lasting peace in Bawku.”

This statement follows the recent violent confrontations between the youth and law enforcement officers in Bawku.

The clashes, which reportedly resulted in fatalities, injuries, and the vandalization of the private residence of the Memeber of Parliament for the area, Mahama Ayariga, have raised concerns about escalating tensions in the area.

Last week, President John Mahama assured that the peace mediation process led by the Asantehene would resume.

This, he said, formed part of efforts to restore calm to Bawku.

Speaking at a graduation ceremony at the Ghana Military Academy on Friday, April 11,  he said “We have triggered the Otumfuo mediation process, which saw all stakeholders participate in discussions in Kumasi on a roadmap towards peace.

“I am assured by the Asantehene that the process will commence next week when he returns from his brief visit abroad.”

He added “The flashpoint continues to be the Bawku area. Only two days ago, an incident in a marketplace triggered an unfortunate loss of lives and criminal vandalism of properties. I wish to emphasise that nobody gains from this situation of conflict and insecurity,” he said.

 

 

The post Asantehene to resume mediation of Bawku crisis from April 28 – Manhyia Palace first appeared on 3News.

Read Full Story