President John Dramani Mahama has condemned the latest outbreak of violence in Bawku, calling for calm and reaffirming his government’s commitment to supporting the peace process already underway in the troubled area.
Speaking during the Graduation Parade of the Ghana Military Academy on Friday, April 11, 2025, the President acknowledged the complex security challenges faced by the Ghana Armed Forces, especially in conflict-prone zones such as Bawku.
“The Ghana Armed Forces is engaged in several threats to maintain peace and security in our nation. One major flash point is the Bawku area.
Only two days ago, a situation that took place in the market triggered an unfortunate loss of life and criminal vandalism of property. I wish to emphasise that nobody gains from this conflict and insecurities,” he stated.
President Mahama assured the nation that the government remains fully committed to peace efforts, revealing that the Otumfuo-led mediation process involving all relevant stakeholders had been reactivated.
“We have triggered the Otumfuo mediation process, which has all the stakeholders to ensure a roadmap towards peace. I am assured by the Asantehene that the process will resume next week when he returns from his brief visit abroad,” he disclosed.
While expressing confidence in the mediation efforts, the President also made it clear that his administration would not tolerate criminality in any form.
“We will take all allegations of crime seriously and trigger our security service investigation machinery to go after criminals, no matter who they are. But let me state emphatically also that we do not have the resources and time to engage in any game of smoke and mirrors,” he warned.
