The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, is expected to conclude his mediation efforts in the long-standing Bawku chieftaincy conflict by December 1, 2025.
A statement from the Manhyia Palace on Monday, November 10, indicated that the final mediation sessions would be held on Sunday, November 30, and Monday, December 1, marking what could be the decisive phase in the Asantehene’s peace mission.
The statement commended both the Kusasi and Mamprusi factions for their cooperation during earlier engagements and urged them to sustain their commitment as the dialogue reaches its conclusion.
> “His Majesty praises both sides for their positive approach to the mediation so far and appeals to all concerned to avoid any actions likely to derail progress toward a lasting solution,” the Manhyia Palace said.
The Asantehene began mediating the dispute in April this year, hosting representatives from both factions between April 28 and 30. The discussions, which were briefly suspended, resumed on May 13, and have since contributed to a period of relative calm in the area.
The Bawku municipality, however, continues to experience intermittent violence, prompting curfews and heightened security measures. The recurring clashes have disrupted livelihoods and strained relations between the two ethnic groups, drawing widespread concern about the urgent need for a durable peace.
By setting the December 1 deadline, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II signals a renewed determination to guide the parties toward consensus and restore lasting stability to the troubled enclave.
His leadership has been hailed by traditional rulers, government officials, and peace advocates as a symbol of unity, wisdom, and national reconciliation in addressing one of Ghana’s most enduring conflicts.
