President John Mahama has called for an end to the conflict in Bawku and other areas affected by unrest, urging citizens to embrace lasting peace for the benefit of future generations.
During Ghana’s 68th Independence Anniversary celebrations on March 6, President Mahama made an emotional plea, stating, “The people of Bawku and other areas, it is time for lasting peace to prevail.”
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Drawing inspiration from Ghana’s first President, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, he underscored the power of unity, saying, “The forces that unite us are inherently and far greater than the divisions imposed upon us.”
Speaking directly to the people of Bawku, he said, “I do not speak as President but as your son and brother in whose hand you have entrusted a solemn duty.”
He emphasized the importance of creating a peaceful environment for children and future generations, declaring, “Our children deserve to inherit a peaceful land where their dreams are nurtured, not where their nightmares are relived. They deserve to inherit a land where our markets are bustling with trade, not tension and conflict. They deserve schools that echo with learning, not melancholic silence.”
President Mahama urged the rejection of division, mistrust, and lingering grievances, calling on all to embrace reconciliation. “Let us give renewal of friendship a chance. Let us give peace a chance,” he concluded
