The National Peace Council has condemned the renewed outbreak of violence in Nkwanta in the Oti Region, which has reportedly claimed at least five lives, describing the situation as both disturbing and unexpected.
The Council noted that the escalation comes just weeks after it facilitated a stakeholder dialogue in the area, which concluded with a 13-point agreement aimed at sustaining peace.
Speaking to Accra-based Citi News, the Council’s Public Relations Officer, Kwesi Yirenkyi, expressed surprise over the return of tensions despite the prior commitments.
“We were in Nkwanta from the 1st to the 3rd of March to conduct a dialogue. As a Council, we are really surprised this has happened. At the end of the dialogue, all parties agreed to commit to a 13-point declaration,” he said.
“We strongly condemn the killings and urge the security agencies to continue investigations into all the deaths. We are also calling on all parties to exercise restraint,” he added.
Meanwhile, the Ghana Police Service has increased its presence in the Nkwanta South Municipality, deploying additional personnel to help restore calm and prevent further incidents as investigations continue.
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