Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, is set to begin fresh mediation efforts today, April 28, 2025, aimed at ending the long-standing Bawku conflict.
This latest initiative follows a renewed commitment from President John Mahama, who has pledged government support for the Asantehene’s leadership in restoring peace to the troubled area.
In a statement issued on April 15, 2025, Otumfuo announced that the critical peace talks would take place from April 28 to May 1 at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi.
As the high-stakes dialogue gets underway, Security Analyst, Colonel Festus Aboagye (Retired), has called for broader support to bolster the Asantehene’s mediation.
In an opinion piece, Colonel Aboagye stressed the importance of adopting a multi-track diplomacy approach to complement traditional methods.
He proposed enriching the peace process by involving diaspora leaders, youth influencers, and women’s peacebuilding networks to ensure a more inclusive and lasting resolution.
“Support Otumfuo Osei Tutu II‘s mediation through multi-track diplomacy, incorporating diaspora leaders, youth influencers, and women’s peacebuilding networks,” he urged.
Colonel Aboagye also cautioned that relying solely on traditional diplomacy might not be sufficient to bridge the deeply rooted divisions that have fueled the conflict.
The mediation sessions at Manhyia Palace are expected to set a new tone in the search for lasting peace in Bawku.
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