Former President John Dramani Mahama is asking the Ghana Armed Forces and the Ghana Police Service to work hand in hand to ensure peace and unity are restored in the Bawku Municipality.
According to the NDC leader, he is deeply saddened and disturbed by the recent developments in the municipalities.
He observed the necessity of enhancing security in Bawku and called on the military and police to act swiftly amid the rising tensions.
In a Facebook post, he said; “My thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims during this difficult time, even as I call upon the people of Bawku to endeavour to promote and consolidate peace to enable the positive development of the municipality of Bawku.
“As a former Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, I urge the military personnel to remember their duty to protect the people and uphold the peace.”
The former president added that “the military must work hand in hand with the police to provide safety and security in the Bawku municipality and across the nation.”
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I am deeply saddened and disturbed by recent developments in the Bawku municipality and the killing of three men, as confirmed by soldiers from the Ghana Armed Forces.
While I recognise that our security services face the difficult task of securing peace in the Bawku area, the military must work hand in hand with the police to provide safety and security in the Bawku municipality and across the nation.
As a former Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, I urge the military personnel to remember their duty to protect the people and uphold the peace.
My thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims during this difficult time, even as I call upon the people of Bawku to endeavour to promote and consolidate peace to enable the positive development of the municipality of Bawku.
Let us all work together to ensure justice is served and peace is restored in Bawku. #LetsBuildGhanaTogether #TheGhanaWeWant
