The NPP Parliament Minority says Bawku faces worsening security problems with ongoing violence taking lives, forcing people from their homes, and shutting down essential services. Reverend John Ntim Fordjour, Ranking Member on Defense and Interior, spoke at an emergency press conference Friday, calling for urgent government action to address the crisis.
Violence includes shootings, arson attacks, and home invasions, raising questions about efforts to control weapons in the area. Schools have closed, and many institutions have left the region because of safety fears. Teachers, nurses, and other professionals refuse assignments to Bawku, severely affecting education and healthcare services.
Fordjour warned that Bawku's location near the border creates broader security risks for Ghana and neighboring countries. He cited security expert Dr. Victor Doke, who recommends neutral institutions and civil society groups to help rebuild trust between residents and security forces. The National Peace Council should step in to help opposing groups find ways to live together peacefully.
The government needs to tackle the root causes of violence and ensure safety for Bawku residents, according to Fordjour. The community deserves peace and security before the situation becomes completely unmanageable.
Violence includes shootings, arson attacks, and home invasions, raising questions about efforts to control weapons in the area. Schools have closed, and many institutions have left the region because of safety fears. Teachers, nurses, and other professionals refuse assignments to Bawku, severely affecting education and healthcare services.
Fordjour warned that Bawku's location near the border creates broader security risks for Ghana and neighboring countries. He cited security expert Dr. Victor Doke, who recommends neutral institutions and civil society groups to help rebuild trust between residents and security forces. The National Peace Council should step in to help opposing groups find ways to live together peacefully.
The government needs to tackle the root causes of violence and ensure safety for Bawku residents, according to Fordjour. The community deserves peace and security before the situation becomes completely unmanageable.
