Otumfuo Steps In Again: Asantehene to Rekindle Peace Talks on Bawku Conflict from April 28
Manhyia Palace confirms April 28 to May 1 peace talks as Otumfuo Osei Tutu II steps in to mediate renewed tensions in Bawku.
- Otumfuo Osei Tutu II to resume Bawku mediation from April 28 to May 1 at Manhyia Palace
- Renewed peace efforts follow fresh violence and President Mahama’s support for the initiative
- All parties urged to cooperate in pursuit of lasting peace in the Upper East Region
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, is set to restart peace talks aimed at resolving the long-standing Bawku conflict, following renewed backing from former President John Mahama.
The latest round of mediation, scheduled from April 28 to May 1, 2025, will take place at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi.
A statement released by the Palace on Monday, April 15, confirmed the resumption of the peace process, noting that both factions in the conflict have agreed to participate.
“His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, will resume mediation of the Bawku crisis as agreed with both parties from 28 April to 1 May 2025, at the Manhyia Palace,” the release stated.
The Asantehene urged all involved parties to commit wholeheartedly to dialogue and cooperation, stressing the importance of unity and understanding in achieving lasting peace.
Otumfuo was originally appointed in 2024 by then-President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to lead the mediation effort, a move widely praised for bringing a sense of neutrality and respect to the deeply rooted chieftaincy dispute.
The decision to resume talks comes amid a spike in tensions, including violent clashes that recently resulted in the deaths of two police officers and disrupted essential services like healthcare in the Bawku area.
This latest round of dialogue is expected to bring together leaders from opposing factions, traditional rulers, and national security officials in a concerted effort to bring peace to the troubled Upper East Region town.
