Bawku Peace Mediation: Otumfuo Is a National Asset, He Does Not Belong to Ashantis Alone – Mahama Hails
President Mahama praises the Asantehene for his transparent leadership in resolving the decades-long Bawku chieftaincy conflict, calling him a national figure whose influence transcends the Ashanti Region
- President Mahama hails Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II as a national asset whose leadership transcends the Ashanti Region
- The Asantehene led the mediation process that culminated in the formal presentation of the Bawku peace report
- Mahama praises Otumfuo’s transparency in personally reading and publicly presenting the report
President John Mahama has lauded the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, for his pivotal role in resolving the decades-long Bawku chieftaincy conflict, describing him as a national figure whose influence extends far beyond the Ashanti Region.
Speaking after the presentation of the mediation report, President Mahama praised Otumfuo for his leadership and transparency throughout the process.
“On behalf of the Vice President, Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang, senior government officials, and the people of Ghana, I want to thank Otumfuo for the honourable work he has done. He has shown that he does not belong to Ashanti alone. He is a national asset,” the President stated.
He commended the Asantehene for personally reading and publicly presenting the report, allowing the entire nation to follow the process live.
“We are grateful for the transparency you demonstrated by reading the report yourself. The whole nation has heard it, and we are confident we can act on it to ensure lasting peace in Bawku,” Mahama added.
Earlier this year, the President mandated the Asantehene to lead renewed mediation efforts to resolve the protracted conflict, which has claimed lives and displaced residents over time. Otumfuo began the initiative in April, holding meetings with delegations from the opposing factions between April 28 and 30 to lay the foundation for renewed dialogue.
The mediation culminated on December 1, when the Asantehene concluded consultations and formally presented the report on the long-standing dispute, marking a critical step toward lasting peace in the region.
