Dr Edward Omane Boamah is the Minister of Defence
The Minister of Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, has assured the public that the government will continue to uphold law and order in conflict-prone areas, especially where chieftaincy disputes are rife.
He emphasised the need to clearly distinguish between criminal acts and traditional matters to maintain peace and justice.
Speaking during the Government Accountability Series on Monday, July 21, Dr Boamah stressed that this approach is crucial to ensuring that individuals who exploit traditional tensions to commit crimes are held accountable under the law.
“We shall always separate crimes from traditional matters, enabling us to deal appropriately and legally with criminals who foment trouble in the name of chieftaincy conflict,” he stated.
Dr Boamah acknowledged the persistent instability in parts of the country, particularly in Bawku and Alavanyo, but gave the assurance that the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) remains vigilant and fully engaged in monitoring these areas.
“We acknowledge that the situation in Bawku and Alavanyo and their immediate surroundings remains volatile. The Ghana Armed Forces is actively monitoring and has put in place robust mechanisms to ensure any potential escalation is swiftly contained in the interest of the people and long-lasting resolution of the conflict through dialogue,” he indicated.
He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to dialogue as the preferred path to achieving lasting peace but warned that violent actors hiding behind tradition would face the full force of the law.
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