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By Adoa News, November 11, 2025
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has scheduled Sunday, November 30, and Monday, December 1, 2025, for what is expected to be the concluding phase of his mediation efforts in the long-running Bawku chieftaincy conflict.
A statement issued by the Manhyia Palace on Monday, November 10, described the upcoming two-day session as a crucial step in the Asantehene’s sustained bid to broker a lasting peace between the feuding Kusasi and Mamprusi factions.
According to the statement, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II commended both sides for their cooperation and commitment throughout the mediation process and urged all stakeholders to maintain calm and restraint as discussions enter their final phase.
“His Majesty praises both sides for their positive approach to the mediation so far and appeals to all concerned to avoid any actions likely to affect the progress towards a lasting solution to the Bawku conflict,” the statement said.
The Asantehene’s involvement in the Bawku peace process began in April 2025, when he met with representatives of both factions from April 28 to April 30 to open a new chapter of dialogue. The talks, which were temporarily suspended, resumed on May 13, during which the Asantehene noted that the dialogue had helped bring a period of relative calm to the troubled area.
The Bawku municipality has, in recent months, witnessed recurrent violence and heightened tension, resulting in loss of lives and the imposition of curfews by authorities to restore order. The prolonged conflict has disrupted livelihoods, strained inter-community relations, and drawn national concern over the urgent need for a lasting peace settlement.
By setting the final mediation dates, the Asantehene has signaled a renewed determination to help both sides reach consensus and restore stability to the conflict-ridden enclave.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II’s leadership in the process has been widely hailed by traditional leaders, government officials, and peace advocates as a symbol of unity and wisdom in addressing one of Ghana’s most enduring disputes.