News:
April 11, 2025
The Minority in Parliament has charged the government to take urgent steps to douse the recent violent clashes in Bawku as the New development is worsening and endangering lives and property in the area.
They assert that the intensity and frequency of attacks including sporadic shootings, arson and home invasions have escalated the death toll with many more people said to be missing than those reported dead.
The Minority is particularly disturbed about the growing sophistication of weaponry used in these attacks, which raised questions about the sources of arms and the effectiveness of measures to curb their proliferation. “Recent developments, including targeted bus attacks and the setting ablaze of the residence of Hon. Mahama Ayariga, reflect the increasing volatility of the situation and the level of frustration among sections of the youth”.
At a press conference addressed by the Ranking Member on the Committee of Defense and Interior, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour contends that any failure to de-escalate tensions leads to a cycle of reprisals, which, if unchecked, will further entrench insecurity in the area.
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 a more coordinated response, he emphasized.
They also expressed deep regret at the devastation the conflict is imposing on critical sectors such as education, health noting that not only are schools been forced to shutdown, depriving children of their right to education, but key institutions and businesses are fleeing the area due to safety concerns while various professionals are refusing postings to the area for sale reasons.
Ghanamps.com