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President John Dramani Mahama has issued a sincere request to the people of Bawku and nearby regions to bring an end to the enduring conflict that has plagued the area for many years.
Speaking to the country during Ghana’s 68th Independence Day celebration at the Jubilee House on Thursday, March 6, 2025, President Mahama emphasized that the moment for peace in Bawku is here, calling on all sides to strive for unity.
He expressed sorrow over the destructive effects of the conflict on the youth, who he believed should be allowed to mature in a peaceful and stable environment, instead of one characterized by violence and ruin.
“To the people of Bawku and other affected areas, it is time for lasting peace to prevail. Our children deserve to inherit a peaceful land where their minds are nurtured, not where their nightmares are relived,” he stated.
He additionally stressed the importance of communities creating positive experiences in schools, markets, and homes, so that young individuals can develop in an environment of hope instead of fear.
“They deserve to inherit a land where our markets flourish with trade, not tension and conflict. They deserve to inherit schools that echo with learning, not sorrow,” he added.
The President called on all parties involved to move beyond division and distrust and embrace reconciliation, stating, “Let us not be swayed by division, distrust, and the burdens of the past. Let us give renewal of friendship a chance; let us give peace a chance. This is not an invitation to simply forget the past—far from it. It is an invitation to rise above it.”
@officialutvghana Bawku Conflict: It is time for lasting peace to prevail – President John Mahama #UTVNews ♬ original sound – UTV Ghana
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