John Mahama has urged the security services to protect and install peace for the residents of Bawku.
The flag-bearer of the National Democratic Congress, John Dramani Mahama has fumed out his sentimental views regarding the Bawku conflict and the recent unpleasant development in the province.
On 21st of January 2024, the former president, John Dramani Mahama share his responded accordingly to the new development happening as a result of the Bawku conflict through a post he made on his social media outlet.
According to John Mahama, the military and the various state security services should join forces together in order to reinstall the valuable peace the people of Bawku were enjoying. He further stipulated in his statement that, the security personnel should always prioritize the safety and well being of the people in all situations.
“I am deeply saddened and disturbed by recent developments in the Bawku municipality and the killing of three men, as confirmed by soldiers from the Ghana Armed Forces.
“While I recognise that our security services face the difficult task of securing peace in the Bawku area, the military must work hand in hand with the police to provide safety and security in the Bawku municipality and across the nation.
“As a former Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, I urge the military personnel to remember their duty to protect the people and uphold the peace.
“My thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims during this difficult time, even as I call upon the people of Bawku to endeavour to promote and consolidate peace to enable the positive development of the municipality of Bawku.Let us all work together to ensure justice is served and peace is restored in Bawku.” Mr John Mahama stated.
