Former President John Dramani Mahama has appealed to the people of Bawku and its surrounding areas to embrace peace and rebuild relationships in a bid to end the ongoing conflict that has plagued the region.
His call comes in the wake of escalating violence that has claimed the lives of approximately 56 individuals. The unrest has led to the imposition of a curfew, restricting movement in Bawku and neighboring areas between 8:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.
Speaking 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 well-being of future generations.
“It is time for lasting peace to take hold in Bawku and surrounding areas. Our children deserve to grow up in a land of peace, where their dreams can flourish—not in a place consumed by conflict and fear. They should inherit a land filled with thriving markets, not one riddled with tension. They deserve to study in schools where learning is celebrated, not one overshadowed by sadness,” Mahama said.
The former president also encouraged the residents to rise above past grievances and mistrust, stressing the importance of moving forward together.
“Let’s allow renewal and friendship to take root. Let’s give peace a chance. This is not a call to forget the past—but an invitation to transcend it,” Mahama concluded.
