Former Member of Parliament for Tamale Central Inusah Fuseini has commented on the longstanding Bawku conflict. He urged stakeholders to embrace the realities of modern-day Ghana. They should pursue restorative justice as a pathway to lasting peace.
According to him, demographic shifts and historical injustices must be acknowledged and addressed if genuine reconciliation is to be achieved.
Fuseini emphasised that the focus should now be on finding a sustainable and just resolution. This resolution should reflect current realities. It is important to avoid clinging to outdated power structures.
“A lot of things have happened. The Kusasis have grown big, and in Bawku, they have outnumbered the Mumprusis by far. Even as Ghanaians, when we were under British rule, a time came and we said enough is enough. There can only be one solution to this problem, which is a realisation of the realities of modern-day Ghana and restorative justice. That is what the Otumfuo should be looking at,” he stated.
He also urged the Mamprusi community to think about the concessions they might consider. These concessions should be in light of the changes.
“What is it that the Mamprusis will accept in place of Bawku. Because for a long time they were keeping the reins, and they are going to lose out. So, what will they accept to let go,” he added.
On April 11, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno made a passionate appeal. He asked the youth of Bawku to cease hostilities and embrace peace.
As an incentive, he announced plans to prioritise the youth of Bawku in the upcoming police recruitment.
Who is Inusah Fuseini?
Inusah Abdulai Bistav Fuseini is a prominent Ghanaian lawyer and politician born on January 23, 1962, in Tishiegu-Tamale, Northern Region. He began his education at Bagabaga Training College, now Bagabaga College of Education. Later, he earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in law from the University of Ghana. Before entering politics, Fuseini was a Senior Associate with the Law Trust Company in Accra. His political career began in 2006. He won a by-election for the Tamale Central parliamentary seat. He retained his seat in subsequent elections until 2021. He is a member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and held various ministerial positions during his tenure. These roles included serving as Deputy Minister for Energy from 2009 to 2012. He was also Minister for Lands and Natural Resources between 2012 and 2013. Finally, he served as Minister for Roads and Highways from 2013 to 2017. Fuseini contributed significantly to Ghana’s energy, infrastructure, and land resource management sectors throughout his career. He is married to Abiba Fuseini, with whom he has four children, and practices Islam. His contributions have left a lasting impact on Ghana’s political and infrastructural landscape.
