The Overlord of the Mamprugu Traditional Council, His Royal Majesty Tidugma Nayiri, Naa Bohugu Mahami Abdulai Sheriga, has reaffirmed his dedication to peace and stability in Bawku and the wider Mamprugu area, while stressing that any resolution must be rooted in fairness and justice.
He said this in a statement, issued on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, follows the presentation of a mediation report on the Bawku conflict by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, to President John Mahama on Tuesday, December 16.
President Mahama has pledged that government will issue a statement in response to the report, aimed at finding lasting solutions to the matter.
According to the Nayiri, “I remain fully committed to peace, dialogue, and stability in Bawku and the wider Mamprugu area. However, peace must be founded on law, history, fairness, and consent, not on imposed outcomes or procedurally defective processes.”
He emphasized that any sustainable resolution of the Bawku Chieftaincy Dispute must respect constitutional norms and traditional authority.
“Any sustainable resolution of the Bawku Chieftaincy Dispute must proceed through a transparent and impartial process that respects the historical foundations of Mamprugu as a whole, constitutional norms, and the dignity of all traditional authorities,” he stated.
The Nayiri also cautioned against misinformation and urged responsible reporting. “This statement is issued to clarify my position and to prevent misinformation. I urge the media, the public, and all stakeholders to exercise caution and responsibility in characterising ongoing efforts relating to the Bawku Chieftaincy Dispute.”
He assured continued engagement with both Otumfuo and the Government of Ghana, noting: “I shall engage further with Otumfuo and with the Government of Ghana and will issue a comprehensive statement in due course.”
Reiterating his long-standing stance, the Nayiri declared: “As I have always maintained, I stand firmly for peace and shall continue to pursue that path. However, peace cannot and will not be built upon injustice.”
He appealed to the people of Mamprugu to remain calm and law-abiding: “I entreat all within Mamprugu to continue to remain calm and law-abiding.”
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