In a recent interview, Ghanaian security analyst Dr. Adam Bonaa voiced strong concerns over the ongoing violence in Bawku, blaming ineffective leadership and security lapses for the situation. Dr. Bonaa argued that poor leadership and hypocrisy have allowed the crisis to fester, bringing severe consequences for innocent civilians.
According to Dr. Bonaa, one of the primary issues was the installation of a rival chief in Nalerigu, who later moved to Bawku after a warrant for his arrest was inexplicably lifted. He questioned the role of Ghana's security agencies, suggesting that they failed to prevent this escalation. “The current run of violence is needless. It should not have happened... Where were our security agencies? They slept,” he stated emphatically. This failure to enforce the law, he believes, has only fueled further discord in Bawku.
Dr. Bonaa was also critical of the government’s decision to impose a curfew, describing it as a short-term solution that fails to address the deeper, underlying issues. "Curfew is just a temporary measure. We are not providing solutions to the people of Bawku,” he pointed out, stressing that innocent lives are being needlessly lost. He urged authorities to initiate processes that would affirm a single legitimate chief in Bawku, advocating for peacebuilding through due process and dialogue. “There cannot be two legitimate chiefs. The state must ensure that the right thing is done,” he asserted.
He further criticized the recent closure of courts in Bawku, calling it a sign of the state’s failure to uphold law and order. He warned that such measures could lead to anarchy, as citizens are left without legal recourse. "By closing down all the courts, the Chief Justice is essentially admitting that there is a state of chaos in Bawku,” Dr. Bonaa noted, adding that this decision disrupts law enforcement in the area.
Dr. Bonaa concluded by urging national leaders to take accountability and to prioritize long-lasting solutions that could restore peace and security in Bawku. He stressed that the current strategies are inadequate and ultimately harmful to innocent people caught in the crossfire of the conflict.
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