Bawku factions sign peace pact in Ashanti Region
Indigenes of Bawku living in the Ashanti Region have signed a peace pact aimed at preventing the long-standing Kusaasi–Mamprusi conflict from spreading into Kumasi. The development comes in the wake of violent clashes in Asawase and Asokore Mampong that claimed two lives, including that of a local chief, sparking fears that the Bawku conflict could inflame further unrest in the Ashanti capital. The Ashanti Regional Security Council facilitated the peace agreement as part of wider efforts to maintain order while the Asantehene-led committee continues broader mediation to restore lasting peace in Bawku. A seven-member committee, made up of representatives of security agencies, first held separate meetings with both factions before bringing them together for a joint session. This dialogue culminated in the symbolic signing of the peace pact at the Ashanti Regional Police Command. Head of Public Relations at the […]