NPP’s Nana B Accuses Mahama of Worsening Bawku Violence
Nana B Criticizes Mahama for Politicizing the Bawku Conflict and Deepening Tensions
- Nana B blames Mahama for exacerbating Bawku’s violence through political interference
- He accuses Mahama of siding with a faction in Bawku for electoral gain
- Nana B questions the official police report on the recent killings
The National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye—popularly known as Nana B—has laid the blame for the escalating conflict in Bawku squarely at the feet of former President John Dramani Mahama.
In a sharp critique delivered during an interview on Wednesday, April 16, Nana B accused Mahama of exacerbating the situation through what he described as “reckless politics” and divisive tactics.
Nana B voiced alarm over the growing insecurity in the region, citing the recent killing of two police officers and questioning the official narrative provided by the Ghana Police Service. He dismissed claims that the officers fell victim to armed robbery, insisting instead that the attacks were deliberate and targeted.
“The Bawku issue is getting out of hand,” Nana B warned. “It’s shocking that even the IGP appeared shaken by the situation. This wasn’t just robbery—these were direct assaults on police officers.”
He didn’t stop there. Nana B accused Mahama of politicising the Bawku conflict by allegedly supporting a specific faction for political gain during his presidency—actions he believes have deepened the crisis.
“Mahama said there’s always peace in Bawku under the NDC. Now look—he chose sides for political benefit, and today, his actions have backfired,” he claimed.
Nana B further noted that the government has now turned to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, for conflict mediation, which, in his view, underscores the extent of the damage.
“In the end, Mahama’s interference has only worsened the situation,” he concluded.
