Minority Urges Immediate Action on Bawku Crisis

Bawku crisis requires military action — IMANI’s Kofi Bentil

By Sarah Baafi Senior Vice President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, has declared that the ongoing crisis in Bawku has escalated beyond the scope of mediation and policing, and is calling for military intervention to restore peace. Speaking on Joy News, Kofi Bentil emphasised that the situation has reached a “war-like” state, requiring decisive action from the Ghana Army. Bentil argued that negotiation becomes ineffective when parties believe they…

'Forgive us' - IGP Yohuno begs Bawku Naaba over police-youth clash

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has sought forgiveness from the Bawku Naaba following a police shooting incident that resulted in one fatality and multiple injuries. IGP Yohuno, currently in Bawku, met with traditional authorities and key stakeholders on Friday to advocate for peace and restraint in the region. We are the people to work with you. And as a result of doing this work, one or two people will commit so…

Minority Urges Immediate Action on Bawku Crisis

Rev. John Ntim Fordjour   The Minority in Parliament has warned the government over what it describes as the “deteriorating and increasingly volatile security situation” in Bawku, calling for immediate and decisive intervention to prevent further bloodshed and humanitarian fallout. Addressing the media at a press conference in Parliament today, the Ranking Member on the Defence and Interior Committee, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, expressed grave con…

Police assure to enhance security in Bawku and surrounding communities

The Police have assured the general public that they will work with stakeholders to ensure peace in Bawku. This comes at a time when violent confrontations occurred between the youth and law enforcement officers in Bawku on Thursday, April 10. The clashes, which reportedly resulted in fatalities, injuries, and the vandalization of private residences, have raised concerns about escalating tensions in the area. A statement issued by the Police sai…

IGP leads delegation to evaluate Bawku security situation   - Ghana Business News

Christian Tetteh Yohuno – IGP Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohonu, on Thursday visited Bawku in the Upper East Region with a team to evaluate security after clashes between the youth and police. The delegation, made up of officers from operations, investigations, and intelligence units, aimed to gather firsthand insights into the prevailing conditions. A press release by Assistant Commissioner of Police Mrs. Grace Akrofi-Ans…

We’re working with stakeholders to restore calm in Bawku – IGP

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has led a high-powered delegation to Bawku following a violent confrontation that claimed the life of a civilian and left several others, including security personnel, injured. According to a statement released by the Ghana Police Service on April 10, 2025, the IGP was accompanied by a team of operations, investigation, and intelligence officers to the troubled town in the Upper…