President John Dramani Mahama has made a heartfelt appeal for lasting peace in Bawku and other conflict-prone areas across the country, urging residents to embrace unity and reconciliation for the sake of future generations.
Speaking at Ghana’s 68th Independence Day celebration in Accra on Thursday, Mr Mahama emphasized the urgent need to end hostilities and create a peaceful environment that fosters development.
“The people of Bawku and other areas, it is time for lasting peace to prevail,” he declared, addressing the conflict that has plagued the northern town for years.
Quoting Ghana’s first President, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, Mahama underscored the significance of national unity: “The forces that unite us are inherently and far greater than the divisions imposed upon us.”
Speaking directly to the people of Bawku, Mr. Mahama stated, “I do not speak as President but as your son and brother in whose hands you have entrusted a solemn duty.”
He called on residents to work together in restoring peace, highlighting its impact on the future of Ghana’s youth.
“Our children deserve to inherit a peaceful land where their dreams are nurtured, not where their nightmares are relived,” he stressed.
“They deserve to inherit a land where our markets are bustling with trade, not tension and conflict. They deserve schools that echo with learning, not melancholic silence.”
Mr. Mahama further urged the people of Bawku to reject division, mistrust, and the burdens of past grievances.
“Let us give renewal of friendship a chance. Let us give peace a chance,” he appealed.
President Mahama's remarks come as renewed tensions in Bawku continue to threaten lives and livelihoods, prompting calls for dialogue and reconciliation.
His message resonated with many, as he reminded Ghanaians of the importance of unity in building a strong and prosperous nation.
Mr. Mahama’s plea for peace echoes his long-standing advocacy for national cohesion, emphasizing that Ghana can only move forward when its people choose dialogue over conflict.
Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith
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