Peace Council Condemns Renewed Violence in Nkwanta That Claims Five Lives
Calls for restraint as renewed clashes in Nkwanta leave five dead despite recent 13-point peace agreement
- The National Peace Council condemns renewed violence in Nkwanta, Oti Region, which has left at least five people dead.
- The clashes occur weeks after a 13-point peace agreement was reached through dialogue facilitated by the Council.
- The Council urges all parties to exercise restraint, while the Ghana Police Service deploys additional personnel to restore order.
The National Peace Council (NPC) has strongly condemned the recent outbreak of violence in Nkwanta, Oti Region, which has resulted in at least five deaths, describing the incidents as alarming and unexpected.
The Council noted that the clashes come just weeks after it facilitated dialogue among key local stakeholders, culminating in a 13-point peace agreement aimed at ensuring lasting calm in the area.
Speaking in an interview, NPC Public Relations Officer Kwesi Yirenkyi expressed disappointment over the renewed tensions despite prior commitments made during the peace talks.
“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. We condemn the killings and urge security agencies to continue investigations. We are calling on all parties to exercise restraint,” he said.
In response, the Ghana Police Service has deployed additional personnel to Nkwanta South Municipality to restore order and prevent further violence.
