Mahama Ayariga, the majority leader in parliament and Member of Parliament for Bawku Central has finally broken his silence on attempts by some youths in Bawku to burn his private residence.
According to Mahama Ayariga, he understands the anger and frustration of the youth about the pace of the resolution of the situation in Bawku and Kusaug.
Mahama Ayariga condemned the violent clashes between police and the youth in Bawku leading to some fatalities and injuries as well as an attempt to set his home ablaze.
Yesterday news broke that the Mahama Ayariga Bawku’s residence in the Upper East Region had been set ablaze by some unknown youths.
According to reports some unidentified Bawku youth vandalize and torched the house.
Reports indicate that the Majority leader’s residence was attacked by youth pelting stones, and breaking windows and other parts of the building.
The assault accelerated into an arson attack the following morning.
The military officers have since stepped in and taken tactical positions around the area to prevent further attacks.
In a Press statement issued Mahama Ayariga stated, “Whilst attending an official assignment out of the country, I have learnt about fatal violent encounters between the police and the youth in Bawku and a subsequent vandalization and attempt to burn my private residence in Bawku in anger”.
“I understand the anger and frustration of the youth about the pace of the resolution of the situation in Bawku and Kusaug and the misconduct of some misguided law enforcement officers. The National Democratic Congress (NDC) government remains committed to its promise to ensure justice and lasting peace. My condolences to the bereaved and sympathies to the injured”, he added.
He further urged all to remain committed to the peace process being led by the Otumfuo. The Overlord of Kusaug, Zugran Naaba Asigri Abugrago Azoka II and the Overlord of Mamprugu Nayiri Naa Bohagu Mahami Sheriga.
The majority leader added, “In this regard, I will urge all of us to remain committed to the peace process being led by His Majesty the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. The Overlord of Kusaug, Zugran Naaba Asigri Abugrago Azoka II and the Overlord of Mamprugu Nayiri Naa Bohagu Mahami Sheriga have committed themselves to the process and are fully participating.”
“I want to assure the people of Bawku and Kusaug, whom I represent, that I remain resolute and committed to a lasting resolution of the matter according to the well-established laws and judicial decisions of Ghana, which must ultimately be respected and enforced.”
“Kindly disregard the lies being told about me by political detractors and people seeking shamelessly to take advantage of the current unfortunate situation in Bawku and Kusaug to settle personal electoral political scores. The smear campaign on social media will not distract me. In the end, we will be vindicated.”
“My personal position on the matter has been known to all over the years and has never changed. It won’t change. I agree with the youth of Kusaug that another person cannot reside in Bawku claiming to be chief. But in reverence to the great Asante Stool, I leave that matter to Otumfuo Osei Tutu II to resolve expeditiously. The law enforcement officers must be cautious”.
See the statement below:
