Due to the protracted conflict and imposition of curfew in the area, all sporting activities and other form of entertainment have been halted to give peace a chance.

According to him, it is important to use sports as a tool to foster unity and understanding among the youth in the municipality.

Speaking at Division 3 games between Nkwanta Young Desert Warriors verses Kitare Soccer Masters organised by the local FA, Owusu-Gyim highlighted the positive impact sports can have on the youth.

The division games were part of the FA event to promote the best team to the division two middle league.

The game between Kitare Soccer Masters and the former Division two champions Nkwanta Young Desert Warriors ended 0-0

He encouraged the youth to engage in sports activities as a way to channel their energy in a positive direction and build relationships with their peers.

The Football Association (FA) chairman in the area Mr Kwabena Asanyo also echoed Owusu-Gyim’s sentiments, emphasizing the importance of sports in promoting peace and unity among the youth.

He called on the youth to embrace sports as a means of building bridges and fostering a sense of community spirit.

Also at the programe, the Nkwanta South district police ASP Agnes Ahiable reiterated police readiness to ensure total peace in the area.

She encouraged the youth to engage in friendly competitions and tournaments to build relationships and strengthen the community.

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The inter-tribal conflict involving the Adele, Challa, and Akyode ethnic groups has compelled some residents to flee to other communities and districts.

The coalition highlighted the profound impact of the conflict on children in the area, emphasizing not only significant learning setbacks but also a high level of psychological distress for both students and teachers.

During a meeting focused on discussing measures to enhance the quality and accessibility of pre-tertiary education in the Oti Region, the group expressed concern that 30 out of 111 basic schools have been closed, displacing over 14,000 learners and teachers who have sought safety in other areas.

While acknowledging the efforts of the Regional Security Council in restoring relative calm in the Nkwanta South Municipality, the Coalition believes that more action is needed to enhance security and peace in the area.

This, they argue, is crucial for the resumption of normalcy in education and other economic activities in the region.

The Oti Regional Chairman for GNECC further called on the Ghana Education Service, the Ministry of Education, and all partners, including the government, to provide psychological assistance to learners and teachers who have been displaced.

This assistance should extend even when they return to their respective posts.

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