Former Assin Central Member of Parliament, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, has urged the youth in Bawku to choose peace.
Kennedy Agyapong in a statement released on Sunday, April 13 expressed his concern following the escalation of the conflict in the last few weeks.
A Police commander’s residence in Bawku in the Upper East Region being burnt with one person reported dead.
ACP Adamu Seidu, the Bawku Divisional Police Commander, was set ablaze by suspected assailants on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.
According to reports, tensions arose once again when members of one faction demanded that women from another faction vacate a local market. The confrontation resulted in the police swiftly intervening to restore calm in the market.
However, the situation deteriorated when some youths allegedly opened fire on officers, leading to an exchange of gunfire. During the exchange of gunfire, one civilian was fatally wounded, while two others sustained severe injuries.
Some police officers and an immigration officer sustained gunshot injuries and are receiving medical treatment.
Reports indicate that the Majority leader’s residence was also attacked by youth pelting stones, and breaking windows and other parts of the building.
The assault accelerated into an arson attack the following morning.
There have been reports that the Member of Parliament for Pusiga, Laadi Ayii Ayamba has fleed for her life after gunmen attacked her private residence in Pusiga.
Kennedy Agyapong in the statement stated, “I have followed with deep concern the recent escalation of tensions in Bawku and surrounding communities. The recurring violent outbreaks and reprisals rooted in longstanding tribal conflicts, continue to cause pain and instability among our people.
“At this critical moment, I call for calm—especially from the youth. No grievance, however deeply felt, justifies the loss of life or the destruction of our communities. Our peaceful coexistence is the foundation of the prosperity and development we seek, without which we cannot build the Ghana we all desire,” he added.
He further noted, “This is a welcome sign of statesmanship and national unity, one that places Ghana above partisanship”.
“When there is peace in Bawku, there is peace in Ghana. No part of this country can prosper while another is in pain. Ghana must move forward together,” Mr. Agyapong stated.
Read Kennedy Agyapong’s full statement below:
I have followed with deep concern the recent escalation of tensions in Bawku and surrounding communities. The recurring violent outbreaks and reprisals rooted in longstanding tribal conflicts, continue to cause pain and instability among our people.
At this critical moment, I call for calm—especially from the youth. No grievance, however deeply felt, justifies the loss of life or the destruction of our communities. Our peaceful coexistence is the foundation of the prosperity and development we seek, without which we cannot build the Ghana we all desire.
I commend President Mahama for triggering the mediation process led by His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, which was initially set up by H.E. Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. This is a welcome sign of statesmanship and national unity, one that places Ghana above partisanship.
I urge all parties to offer the Otumfuo-led committee the necessary support to effectively execute its mandate. It needs stating that when there is peace in Bawku, there is peace in Ghana. No part of this country can prosper while another is in pain. Ghana must move forward together.
Let us all, leaders and citizens alike, play our part in ensuring that lasting peace is restored.
Hon. Ken Ohene Agyapong
