The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, is set to resume mediation efforts between the warring factions in the ongoing Bawku conflict, beginning Monday, April 28.
This renewed initiative follows President John Mahama’s reaffirmation that the peace process led by the Asantehene would remain central to national efforts aimed at restoring stability in the troubled region.
In a statement released on April 15, the Asantehene confirmed that mediation sessions will be held from April 28 to May 1 at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi. The goal is to facilitate dialogue and seek lasting solutions to the long-standing ethnic and political tensions in Bawku.
Meanwhile, Security Analyst Colonel Festus Aboagye (Retired) has urged broader support for the Asantehene’s peace efforts. In an opinion piece published on Monday, he called for a multi-track diplomacy approach to complement the traditional mediation process.
Colonel Aboagye advocated for the inclusion of a diverse range of stakeholders, including diaspora community leaders, youth influencers, and women-led peacebuilding networks. According to him, this inclusive strategy could contribute to a more sustainable and meaningful resolution.
“Support Otumfuo Osei Tutu II’s mediation through multi-track diplomacy, incorporating diaspora leaders, youth influencers, and women’s peacebuilding networks,” he proposed.
The Bawku conflict has persisted for decades, and recent escalations have heightened the urgency for a comprehensive and inclusive peace process.
