Women and Youth in Bawku are protesting the newly imposed 12-hour curfew by the government.
According to the women and youth of Bawku, the situation in Bawku is similar to what is happening in Walewale, but a curfew has only been placed in Bawku and not in Walewale.
The escalation of violence follows the resurgence of a long-standing chieftaincy conflict, sparked by the return of rival chief Alhaji Seidu Abagre from exile.
The conflict has resulted in the deaths of at least eight individuals and numerous injuries.
The government has imposed a curfew in Bawku to address the unrest, effective October 28, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM daily.
This decision was made after the National Security Council emergency meeting, chaired by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
Speaking to the media during the protest, one of the protesters said, “So if a curfew is imposed in Bawku, it should also be imposed in Walewale, that is why we are here. They should know that it is not only NPP members who are Mamprusi, there are also Kusase members who are voting for NPP.”
“We have the right to stand for their rights too because if a curfew is imposed in Bawku, then it should also be imposed in Walewale, so if there is no curfew in Walewale, no curfew in Bawku give us a break”, she added.
Meanwhile, in response to the security threats, the Ghana Police Service has assured the public of an increased security presence along the Bolga-Tamale highway following a recent shooting incident over the weekend.
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“No curfew in Walewale, no curfew in Bawku” – Women and youth in Bawku protest newly imposed 12-hour curfew#MetroNews pic.twitter.com/hXtT2edmj1
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