Minister of Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has described the security situation in Bawku, Alavanyo, and surrounding areas as volatile but stressed that the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) is fully prepared and actively monitoring developments to maintain peace and stability.
Delivering an update on the state of the defence sector on Monday, July 21, Dr. Boamah assured Ghanaians that the military has deployed strategic and robust mechanisms to contain any potential escalation.
“We acknowledge that the situation in Bawku and Alavanyo and their immediate surroundings remains volatile.
“The Ghana Armed Forces is actively monitoring and has put in place robust mechanisms to ensure any potential escalation is swiftly contained in the interest of the people and long-lasting resolution of the conflict through dialogue,” he said.
Dr. Boamah emphasized that while efforts are being made to support peaceful dialogue, criminal elements taking advantage of traditional conflicts will not be spared.
“In doing so, we shall always separate crimes from traditional matters, enabling us to deal appropriately and legally with criminals who foment trouble in the name of chieftaincy conflict,” he stated.
