President John Mahama has instructed the Ghana Armed Forces(GAF) to escort and protect cars plying the Bawku-Pulmakom-Bolgatanga and Walewale-Bolgatanga corridors to ensure safe movement of goods and people.
According to the President, the directive forms part of urgent steps to restore safety and calm in the conflict-prone region.
Mr. Mahama announced this during his Thank You tour in the North East Region on Friday, June 13, 2025.
“As Commander-in-Chief, I have instructed the Armed Forces to provide armed escort and protection to all vehicles travelling within the Bawku area, along the Bawku-Pulmakom-Bolgatanga Corridor, and also along the Walewale-Bolgatanga Corridor,” he stated.
He also revealed that following military intervention, trucks carrying food supplies that were previously stranded due to insecurity have now arrived safely at their destinations.
Recognising the progress of mediation efforts, the President highlighted the key roles being played by Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and the Nayiri, King of Mamprugu.
“I was last week with His Royal Majesty, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, and he briefed me on the progress being made to achieve a lasting peace in Bawku. I want to thank my father, the Nayiri, for the important roadmap to peace that he presented for consideration by the Otumfuo.
“I’m sure the traditional solutions we are seeking to the Bawku crisis will offer us the opportunity for a sustainable peace very soon,” he said.
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