President Mahama has called on residents of Bawku and its surrounding areas to put an end to the long-standing conflict that has plagued the region for years. Speaking at the 68th Independence Day parade at Jubilee House in Accra on Thursday, March 6, 2025, he highlighted the heavy toll the conflict has taken on the region’s youth, emphasizing that they deserve a future free from violence and destruction.
In his address, the President stressed that now is the moment to move beyond past grievances and build a legacy of peace. He underscored the importance of fostering harmonious environments in schools, marketplaces, and communities—places where young people can thrive without the shadow of conflict and fear.
“To the people of Bawku and other affected areas, it is time for lasting peace to prevail. Our children deserve to inherit a peaceful land where their minds are nurtured, not where their nightmares are relived.
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“They deserve to inherit a land where our markets flourish with trade, not tension and conflict. They deserve to inherit schools that echo with learning, not sorrow. Let us not be swayed by division, distrust, and the burdens of the past. Let us give renewal of friendship a chance; let us give peace a chance. This is not an invitation to simply forget the past—far from it. It is an invitation to rise above it,” he stated.
