Asantehene to Present Bawku Mediation Report to Mahama

The King of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, is scheduled to present findings and proposals of the just-ended resolution process of the Bawku Conflict to President John Dramani Mahama.

His Majesty plans to undertake the submission in the coming days, the Manhyia Palace said in a statement following the final round of the resolution process on December 1, 2025.

The Asantehene is hoping the President would act expeditiously and convene a formal meeting of all interested parties to announce the outcome of the mediation.

Meanwhile, the King has urged the leaders of the feuding parties to start psyching up their supporters to be prepared to put an end permanently to violence and disorder in their communities.

It comes after Otumfuo convened a face-to-face meeting between the contending parties to round up the mediation process.

Both delegations comprised Chiefs, Lawyers, Opinion Leaders and Youth Leaders.

Chief Tarana John Wuni Grumah, Paramount Chief of Tarana Traditional Area and spokesperson of the Naayiri, led a 30-member delegation to represent His Majesty Naa Bohugu Mahami Abdulai Sheriga, the Naayiri and Overlord of the Mamprugu and the Mamprusis.

Meanwhile, Naba Tambis Baalug, Paramount Chief of Pusiga, led the delegation representing the Bawku Naaba Zugraan Asigri Aburgrago Azoka Il and the Kusasi people.

Hon. Cletus Avoka acted as spokesperson for the Kusasi delegation, with Dr Issah as spokesperson for the Naayiri and Mamprusis.

At the meeting, the Kusasi and Mamprusi factions in the conflict committed to peace ahead of the declaration of the outcome of the Asantehene-led resolution process.

“His Majesty thanked both sides for their civility and maturity and urged them to remember that whatever the outcome of the mediation, they would have to live together as brothers and sisters,” the Manhyia Palace said in a statement.

Story by Hajara Fuseini