The National Peace Council has strongly condemned recent acts of violence in Bawku and Asawase, describing the incidents as criminal, barbaric, and a gross violation of human rights. The Council has called on all parties involved in the Bawku conflict to immediately cease hostilities and commit to peaceful dialogue.
In an interview with Adom News, the Council’s Senior Public Relations Manager, Kwesi Yirenkyi Boateng, expressed outrage over the killing of two students from Nalerigu Senior High School, believed to be linked to the ongoing Bawku conflict.
The victims, identified only as Lukman and Gideon, were reportedly shot dead in their dormitory after gunmen stormed the school premises—an incident that has plunged the school and the wider North East Region into mourning.
Mr. Boateng also condemned a separate violent incident in Asawase in the Ashanti Region, describing it as equally appalling.
“The attacks and killings of innocent students and the reported incident in Asawase are barbaric, cruel, distasteful, criminal, and reprehensible. These acts are a blot on our national conscience and a violation of basic human rights,” he stated.
He further conveyed the Peace Council’s deepest condolences to the families of the victims and urged the security agencies to expedite investigations and ensure swift justice.
Mr. Boateng stressed that the continuing violence in Bawku and surrounding communities must be met with firm national condemnation and that those responsible must be held accountable under the law.
“This is not just violence — it is criminal activity. Such acts must not go unpunished. The law must take its course, and the perpetrators must face the full consequences of their actions,” he added.
To promote lasting peace, the Council is urging the feuding parties in Bawku to channel their grievances through the Otumfuo Mediation Committee. It is also calling for the reactivation of the inter-ethnic peace committee as a complementary platform to foster reconciliation and conflict resolution.
Mr. Boateng appealed to all stakeholders to commit to peacebuilding through non-violent means.
“We urge all parties to embrace the principles of tolerance, mutual respect, and dialogue in addressing their concerns. Violence is not the answer,” he emphasized.
Source: Jagri Boaz Binyinjom
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