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The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has submitted key recommendations aimed at resolving the protracted Bawku conflict, describing them as essential steps toward achieving lasting peace in Bawku and the wider Kusasi traditional area.
The mediation report was formally presented to President John Dramani Mahama on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at the Jubilee House.
In the report, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II stated that the enskinment of Mr. Seidu Abagare as Bawku Naba cannot stand, citing serious national and international security implications.
“I have impressed upon my brother Nayiri to accept that recognition by law in appreciation of the enduring brotherhood that has existed between our two kingdoms, to ensure lasting peace and eliminate the national and international security threats that my brother himself is so concerned about,” the Asantehene said.
He added that he had been candid with the Nayiri regarding the challenges posed by the purported enskinment of Mr. Abagare.
“I have been candid with my brother Nayiri that the purported enskinment of Mr. Seidu Abagare as Bawku Naba can’t stand. I believe my brother Nayiri has come to terms with the difficulties that we have posed to achieve the lasting peace he desires,” he noted.
As part of his recommendations, the Asantehene advised that no government should arrest Mr. Seidu Abagare out of respect for the Nayiri. Instead, he proposed that Abagare should either be recalled to Nalerigu to assume another traditional role at the Nayiri’s palace, with assistance from the state, or remain in Bawku as an ordinary citizen, without assuming the title of Bawku Naba.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II further urged the Nayiri to uphold the rule of law by recognising Asigri Abugrago Azorka as the lawful Bawku Naba and head of the Kusasi traditional area.
“I recommend my brother Nayiri accept the law as presently constituted, recognising Asigri Abugrago Azorka as the chief of Bawku and head chief of the Kusasi traditional area. We chiefs, no matter how exalted, do not live above the Constitution of Ghana and the law duly enacted and affirmed by the court,” he said.
He stressed that the law recognising Asigri Abugrago Azorka must be enforced by the Government of Ghana until it is lawfully changed in accordance with the 1992 Constitution or reviewed by the Supreme Court.
The Asantehene concluded by emphasising that government enforcement of the law, including action against individuals who challenge the lawful authority of Asigri Abugrago Azorka, is critical to restoring and maintaining peace in Bawku and the entire Kusasi traditional area.
