By Francis Kobena Tandoh In an effort to rebuild the Bawku township, President John Dramani Mahama has directed the establishment of a one billion Ghana cedi, or approximately $86,854,767, revitalization fund to reconstruct the conflict-ravaged town of Bawku in the Upper East region, according to the presidency on Wednesday. AContinue Reading
By Francis Kobena Tandoh The Mamprugu Youth Association (MAYA) is calling on the military to intervene swiftly to crash the bandits behind the killings in the Bawku area within the Upper East Region, according to a statement on Tuesday. The statement, signed by President of the Association Seidu Awudu, condemnedContinue Reading
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) began peace enforcement in Bawku and its environs, confirmed a statement released by the military command on Tuesday. According to the statement signed by Va Arhin, Acting Director General in charge of Public Relations said that the peace enforcement has become necessary due to theContinue Reading
By Francis Kobena Tandoh Students in all educational institutions in Bawku and its environs in the Upper East Region are being evacuated for their safety, the presidency confirmed Sunday. According to Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Spokesperson to the President and Minister for Government Communications, the evacuation follows an imposition of curfewContinue Reading
By Francis Kobena Tandoh Minister for Defense Edward Omane Boamah on Monday ordered a thorough investigation into the violent clashes in the Upper Eastern Regional town of Bawku over the weekend. In a post on his Facebook page, he urged restraint from the various factions while investigations continue. “We areContinue Reading
By Francis Kobena Tandoh The Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, has condemned the military for their misconduct in Bawku on Sunday; this is according to a statement released here on Monday. Ayariga, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Bawku, stated that the military’s actions, including the destruction of culturally significant statuesContinue Reading
By Ghana Eye Report The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has intensified efforts aimed at restoring calm and enhancing security in Bawku and its environs, according to a statement on Monday. According to the GAF, troops deployed at the Binduri area in the early hours of April 21, heard sporadic gunshotsContinue Reading
