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Former Assin Central Member of Parliament, Kennedy Agyapong, has made a passionate appeal for peace and unity following fresh violence in Bawku and its surrounding communities, which has led to multiple casualties and damage to property.
In a statement released on Sunday, April 13, Mr. Agyapong expressed deep concern over the growing tensions after a violent clash between police officers and some youth in the Bawku area on Thursday, April 10. Reports indicate that the unrest resulted in several injuries and deaths, as well as the alleged burning of the private residence of Bawku Central MP, Mahama Ayariga.
“I have followed with deep concern the recent escalation of tensions in Bawku and surrounding communities,” Agyapong stated. “The recurring violent outbreaks and reprisals rooted in longstanding tribal conflicts continue to cause pain and instability among our people.”
Calling on the youth to remain calm and avoid further acts of violence, he emphasized that no grievance should be allowed to cost lives or destroy communities.
“At this critical moment, I call for calm—especially from the youth. No grievance, however deeply felt, justifies the loss of life or the destruction of our communities,” he said. “Our peaceful coexistence is the foundation of the prosperity and development we seek, without which we cannot build the Ghana we all desire.”
Mr. Agyapong also praised former President John Dramani Mahama for reactivating a mediation process led by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. The initiative, originally launched under former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, seeks to broker lasting peace in the area.
“I commend President Mahama for triggering the mediation process led by His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, which was initially set up by H.E. Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo,” he noted. “This is a welcome sign of statesmanship and national unity, one that places Ghana above partisanship.”
He urged all stakeholders to rally behind the peace process and support the committee tasked with resolving the conflict, stressing the need for collective effort in safeguarding the country’s unity.
“I urge all parties to offer the Otumfuo-led committee the necessary support to effectively execute its mandate. It needs stating that when there is peace in Bawku, there is peace in Ghana. No part of this country can prosper while another is in pain. Ghana must move forward together.”
He concluded with a call to both leadership and citizens to contribute to building lasting peace.
“Let us all, leaders and citizens alike, play our part in ensuring that lasting peace is restored,” he said.
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