Asantehene concludes Bawku mediation & urges parties to embrace peace as ‘brothers and sisters’

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has concluded his months-long mediation in the protracted Bawku chieftaincy conflict, urging the contending parties to prepare their supporters for a permanent end to violence as they are “one people.”

His Majesty made the call on Monday, December 1, 2025, at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi, where he presided over a landmark face-to-face meeting between delegations representing the Mamprusi and Kusasi factions.

 

 

In a press release from his Chief of Staff, Kofi Badu, the King thanked both sides for their civility and maturity, stressing the inevitability of coexistence. “He urged the leaders to start preparing the minds of their supporters to be prepared to put an end permanently to violence and disorder in their communities,” the statement read.

 

 

The meeting, held in the Jubilee Hall, saw Chief Tarana John Wuni Grunah leading a 30-member team for the Naayiri, Overlord of Mamprugu, while Naba Tambis Baalug of Pusiga led the delegation for the Bawku Naaba and the Kusasi people. Former MP Cletus Avoka and Dr. Issah acted as spokespersons for the Kusasi and Mamprusi delegations, respectively.

This final session followed months of separate consultations where Otumfuo listened to arguments from both sides in a bid to find a lasting solution to the conflict that has plagued the Bawku Traditional Area for years, causing loss of lives and displacing residents.

According to the palace, the meeting was cordial, with both sides emphasising their shared heritage and the senselessness of the conflict.

The Asantehene is now set to compile a report with his proposals for President John Dramani Mahama.

“His Majesty announced that he would submit his report with his proposals to His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama in the next few days,” the release stated. It added that the King hopes the President will “act expeditiously” to convene a formal meeting of all parties to announce the mediation outcome.Source: Myjoyonline