Bawku: Otumfuo Announces Date To Resume Conflict Mediation, Ghanaians React

• Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has opened up on when he would resume talks with feuding factions in Bawku
• In a social media post, he announced the date and venue where he would hold the talks aimed at defusing the feud
• Netizens who saw the post were delighted and expressed their views in the comments section of the now-viral post

Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has announced the date he would resume mediation of the Bawku crisis.

In a statement issued on X by the Manhyia, the revered King stated that the peace talks with the feuding factions in Bawku would commence in April and end in May.

"His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, will resume mediation of the Bawku crisis as agreed with both parties from April 28 to May 1, 2025, at the Manhyia Palace, Kumasi," the statement said.

Otumfuo appealed to all stakeholders to cooperate for a lasting solution to the long-standing conflict.

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See the post from Manhyia Palace:

Bawku conflict intensifies

The statement from Manhyia Palace follows renewed tensions in Bawku. Feuding factions in the area have reignited their tribal conflict, leading to the death of some residents and others sustaining injuries. Two police officers were recently shot due to the conflict.

The conflict dates back to 1931 when British colonial authorities recognised the Mamprusi as the traditional rulers of Bawku. This decision marginalised the Kusasi, who consider themselves the indigenous inhabitants of the area.

Tensions escalated in 1957 when both groups installed rival chiefs, leading to violent clashes. Subsequent political regimes have alternately supported one group over the other, further entrenching the dispute.

Since November 2021, the conflict has intensified, resulting in many deaths and widespread displacement. Otumfuo Osei Tutu has decided to step in a make peace reign.

Ghanaians react to Otumfuo's move to restore peace

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Netizens who saw the post about Otumfuo's decision to broker peace in Bawku were impressed. Many commended him in the comments section of the post.

@KobbyOheneba1 wrote:

"God bless 🙌 the KING."

@StephenXiano wrote:

"Piawwww." We trust Otumfuo to this! The only King in Ghana."

@Bamfo Kwabena Stephen wrote:

"Nana nie. Santehene papa bi! Piaww."

@Ernestyba wrote:

"Mewura 🤴. Nana nya nkwa daaaa."

@evils_only wrote:

"That sounds good but why only him? Don’t they have other kings or chiefs in the country too? This isn’t fair at all

@Smilesz2 wrote:

"The Bawku crisis is Ghana's shame. It is older than Ghana's independence struggle. The uninformed bigots are poorly informed and think the people of Bawku just love to fight. Enforce the 2003 Supreme Court ruling and the fighting will stop!"

Asantehene speaks on free SHS

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has spoken on the challenges of the Free Senior High School.

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Otumfuo Osei Tutu II noted that a review may be necessary if the challenges plaguing the policy persist.

The Asantehene spoke on the Free SHS challenges during a visit by the education minister, Haruna Iddrisu.

Source: YEN.com.gh