Mahama to Receive Otumfuo’s Bawku Mediation Report Today
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, is set to present a comprehensive report on the Bawku peace mediation process to President John Dramani Mahama today, December 16, as government intensifies efforts to achieve lasting peace in the troubled area.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II was appointed earlier in 2025 by President Mahama to lead mediation talks aimed at resolving the protracted chieftaincy conflict in Bawku, which has spanned several decades and claimed numerous lives.
The mediation process officially began in April 2025, with the Asantehene holding separate consultations with key leaders and representatives of the opposing factions. These engagements were designed to build trust, encourage dialogue, and create a conducive environment for peaceful resolution.
Although the talks experienced a brief suspension, they resumed in May 2025 and have since contributed to a noticeable reduction in tensions, resulting in relative calm in the previously volatile municipality.
The report expected to be submitted to the President will outline progress made so far, identify persistent challenges, and propose recommendations to guide the next phase of government-led interventions toward achieving sustainable peace in Bawku.
Meanwhile, the Ghana Armed Forces have reinforced security deployment in the area to maintain law and order and support the ongoing mediation efforts.
