A Call For Peace: Mahama urges Residents of Bawku to Choose Harmony over Conflict

President John Dramani Mahama has made a heartfelt appeal to residents of Bawku and its surrounding areas to embrace peace and renew friendships, bringing an end to the ongoing conflict in the region.

This plea comes on the heels of a recent surge in violence, which has tragically claimed the lives of approximately 56 people. The tensions have led to the imposition of a curfew, restricting movement between 8:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.

Addressing the nation during the 68th Independence Day celebration at the Jubilee House, President Mahama urged the people of Bawku to prioritize peace for the sake of future generations.

“The people of Bawku and other areas, it is time for lasting peace to prevail. Our children deserve to inherit a peaceful land where their dreams are nurtured, not a place where their nightmares are relived. They deserve to inherit a land where our markets are bustling with trade, not tension and conflict. They deserve schools that echo with learning, not melancholy,” he poignantly stated.

President Mahama also emphasized the need for residents to move forward together, rather than being swayed by mistrust or past grievances.

“Let us give renewal and friendship a chance. Let us give peace a chance. This is not an invitation to simply forget the past far from it. It is an invitation to live above it,” he added.

This call to action underscores President Mahama’s commitment to restoring peace in Bawku, which he has reaffirmed as his topmost priority.

By Phalonzy