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Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Rev John Ntim Fordjour Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Reverend John Ntim Fordjour, has appealed to the feuding factions in Bawku to support ongoing peace efforts. In a post shared on his official X page on Friday, April 11, 2025, he urged the government to promptly address the security situation in the township. “We addressed a minority press conference today, calling on the government to act swiftly to contain the deteriorating security situation in Bawku.
“We urge calm among all feuding factions and appeal for restraint from engaging in reprisal attacks that may further escalate tensions,” he said. He bemoaned the impact of the long-standing conflict. “As a strategic border town, Bawku’s instability poses a wider national and regional security risk.
The expansion of attacks to other regions, including the North East and Ahafo, further underscores the urgent need for the conflict to be resolved. “The continued insecurity in Bawku is crippling essential services and has forced schools to shut down, depriving children of their right to education,” he noted. The lawmaker also lauded the Asantehene for his role in mediating the conflict.
“We commend the diligent leadership of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, in mediation efforts toward peacebuilding in Bawku. We also urge the security agencies to discharge their mandate with absolute diplomacy, firmness, and fairness, taking into account the emotional, cultural, and traditional sensitivities of the Bawku enclave,” he added. Read his post below: JKB/MA Ever heard of a colonial fort with a children’s dungeon and a unique shrine for the slaves? Find out the details with Etsey Atisu as he toured Fort William at Anomabo below:.
