The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has officially submitted the Bawku peace mediation report to President John Dramani Mahama, marking a renewed push to achieve lasting stability in the conflict-affected township.
The report was presented on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at the Jubilee House, in a ceremony that brought together traditional authorities, key stakeholders, and senior government officials.
The event commenced with the arrival of traditional rulers and guests, followed by the Chief of Staff, the Asantehene, and eventually the President. Activities formally began with the national anthem and an opening prayer.
The Director of State Protocol then gave introductory remarks, after which the Minister of the Interior delivered a welcome address.
The central moment of the ceremony occurred when Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, who led the high-level mediation efforts, addressed the gathering and formally handed over the detailed peace report to President Mahama.
In his remarks, the Asantehene emphasised that the outcomes of the mediation must be accepted and respected by all parties, stressing the importance of collective responsibility and commitment to the recommendations outlined in the report.
Clarifying the nature of the process, Otumfuo explained that his role was limited to mediation rather than arbitration, noting that the report was not meant to assign fault.
“I’m here to present the facts as they are for us to have peace. I’m not here to give a judgment as to who was right or wrong. The report should bind on all of us. I have explained to the various parties. It was mediation, not arbitration,” he stated.
He further expressed gratitude to President Mahama for the trust placed in him to lead the dialogue and support efforts to resolve the protracted conflict.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II was initially appointed by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and later retained by President John Mahama to lead mediation efforts aimed at ending the decades-long chieftaincy dispute in Bawku, which has significantly affected social and economic activities in the area.
The mediation process officially began in April 2025, with the Asantehene engaging the opposing factions separately as part of confidence-building measures to pave the way for dialogue.
Although discussions were temporarily halted, they resumed in May 2025 and have since helped maintain a period of relative calm in the municipality.
The submission of the mediation report represents a major milestone in the peace process, as government authorities and stakeholders review its recommendations in pursuit of a sustainable and lasting solution to the Bawku conflict.
