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President John Mahama has made a passionate call for an end to the long-standing conflict in Bawku and other areas affected by unrest, urging citizens to embrace peace for the sake of future generations.
Speaking during Ghana’s 68th Independence Anniversary celebrations on Thursday (6 March), President Mahama stressed the need for unity and reconciliation.
“The people of Bawku and other areas, it is time for lasting peace to prevail,” he stated, appealing directly to communities torn apart by conflict.
Quoting Ghana’s first President, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, he emphasized the strength of unity over division, saying, “The forces that unite us are inherently and far greater than the divisions imposed upon us.”
President Mahama also addressed the people of Bawku personally, reminding them of their shared responsibility in fostering peace.
“I do not speak as President but as your son and brother in whose hand you have entrusted a solemn duty,” he said.
Highlighting the impact of conflict on children and future generations, he called for an end to violence and hostilities.
“Our children deserve to inherit a peaceful land where their dreams are nurtured, not 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 melancholic silence,” he remarked.
Encouraging all parties to reject mistrust and division, President Mahama urged them to embrace reconciliation.
“Let us give renewal of friendship a chance. Let us give peace a chance,” he stated.
SOURCE: DAILY MAIL GH
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