Bawku Conflict: Asantehene’s Mediation Has Ensured Relative Calm, Stability- GJA Prez

The President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Dwomfour, has acknowledged the role of the King of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, in the “relative” peace and stability in Bawku in the Upper East Region.

Speaking at the 29th GJA Awards on November 8, 2025, he commended President John Dramani Mahama for prudently engaging the King in the resolution of the conflict.

“We commend our very own President Mahama for nominating Your Majesty to lead the mediation effort in the Bawku conflict, a move that has helped to ensure relative calm and stability as we speak.”

Underscoring the essence of peace in development, he suggested the government extend such a conflict resolution module to other areas battered by conflict.

“We believe this module can be extended to other conflict probe areas so that communities across Ghana may also enjoy the peace needed for development to thrive. The GJA therefore urges continued government support for such traditional-led peace efforts as they strengthen unity and national cohesion.”

The 29th GJA Awards was hosted by the Manhyia Palace under the theme: “Safeguarding Ghana’s Future: The Role of the Media in Promoting Peace, Security and the Fight against Galamsey.”

The event honoured 29 journalists in various categories, including Godwin Asediba, the 2024 Journalist of the Year; Nabil Ahmed Rufai, a freelancer; Ridwan Karim Dini-Osman (EIB Network); Albert Oppong Ansah (GNA); Sarah Apenkro (TV3); Rachel Kakraba (GBC); and Solomon Gumah (GNA).

Others were Samuel Dowuona (TECHFOCUS), Masahudu Ankilu Kunateh (African Eye Report), Godwin Asediba (TV3), Doreen Ampofo (GBC), Esther Aidoo (GBC), Anass Sabit (Joy News), Issifu Dasmani Laary (GNA), Ohemeng Tawiah (Joy TV), Clinton Yeboah, KNUST; Muftau Nabila Abdulai (Myjoyonline) and James Amoo (GNA).

The rest were Peter Agengre (GBC), Rosemond Akuorkor Adjetey (GHONE TV), Agyei Annim (Channel 1 TV), Abigail Annoh (Ghanaian Times), Ebenezer Madugu (Atinka), and Ekosiisen, Asempa FM.

It also honoured seven media houses, including the Multimedia Group, Adom TV, Joy FM, Daily Graphic, Peace FM, Citi FM, GTV and UTV for programmes and institutional awards.

The event was graced by the King of the Asante Kingdom, President John Dramani Mahama, Acting Chief Justice Baffoe-Bonnie, Ashanti Regional Minister Frank Amoakohene, and others.

Story by Hajara Fuseini