The Regional Minister-Designate for the Oti Region, John Kwadwo Gyapong, says he will work judiciously to bring lasting peace to Nkwanta.
He expressed commitment to capitalizing on dialogue and collaboration with relevant stakeholders, to resolve the ongoing conflict in Nkwanta.
The Nkwanta conflict was renewed on January 16, and led to the death of three with several injuries.
The violence has displaced approximately 200 people with Kadjebi, which borders the Nkwanta Municipality, becoming a safe haven for those seeking refuge.
Addressing the crisis, John Kwadwo Gyapong underscored the importance of dialogue as the primary tool for resolving the conflict.
“When I am given the nod, I will consult my regional coordinating council, the security coordinating council, and again consult chiefs and stakeholders in Nkwanta first, and we will see how we are going to solve this issue,” he said.
Gyapong emphasized that resolving conflicts is a gradual process that requires consistent engagement. “Conflict is not an event, and a solution to the conflict is also not an event.
“We will dialogue with the stakeholders and the people who matter. We will establish a conflict resolution committee that will be attractive to all the players of the conflict,” he added.
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