Security personnel faced challenges maintaining order on Monday, December 1, outside the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi as rival factions of the long-standing Bawku chieftaincy dispute clashed during ongoing mediation efforts.
Heavy security was deployed at all major entrances of the palace, with both police and military personnel present to prevent further escalation after one faction reportedly began celebrating during the proceedings.
The exact trigger for the skirmish remains unclear.
The mediation process, which began in April 2025, involved meetings between representatives of both factions from April 28 to 30, marking a renewed effort to resolve hostilities and restore peace.
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