President John Mahama has directed the Ghana Armed Forces to escort vehicles in and around Bawku. The order covers the Bawku–Pulmakom–Bolgatanga and Walewale–Bolgatanga roads.
He said this is to ensure the safe movement of people and goods. The move is part of efforts to restore calm in the conflict-hit area.
The President announced his Thank You tour in the North East Region on Friday, June 13.
“As Commander-in-Chief, I have instructed the Armed Forces to provide armed escort and protection to all vehicles travelling within the Bawku area, along the Bawku-Pulmakom-Bolgatanga Corridor, and also along the Walewale-Bolgatanga Corridor,” he said.
He added that food trucks, which were stuck due to insecurity, have now arrived safely.
The President also spoke about ongoing mediation. He acknowledged the efforts of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and the Nayiri, King of Mamprugu.
“I was last week with His Royal Majesty, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, and he briefed me on the progress being made to achieve a lasting peace in Bawku. I want to thank my father, the Nayiri, for the important roadmap to peace that he presented for consideration by the Otumfuo,” he said.
“I’m sure the traditional solutions we are seeking to the Bawku crisis will offer us the opportunity for a sustainable peace very soon.”
