The government's first priority will be to resolve the Bawku issue, and as a result, everything will be done to stop it from getting worse.
Stephen Asamoah-Boateng, the Minister of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs who provided the promise, urged the fighting sides in the fratricidal conflict to assist the government's effort to use diplomacy to establish a long-lasting peace in the region.
After he had called on the parties involved in the violence in Bawku, Mr. Asamoah-Boateng made this statement in an interview with the Daily Graphic yesterday.
Since taking office a week ago, this was his first trip to the region.
Traditional party leaders were present at the separate sessions, which were held behind closed doors.
obtaining a long-term fix
Mr. Asamoah-Boateng stated that the effort to achieve long-lasting peace in the region will be made without sacrificing the rule of law.
The basic ideals will be safeguarded, he said, so that you don't sacrifice too much. "I know there will be obstacles along the road; there will be hurdles; there will be compromises," he said.
The minister said the government had a very well-planned strategy for identifying the issues that needed to be resolved right away in order to put an end to those drawn-out cases.
The Kusasi-Mamprusi conflict is primarily driven by disputes about allodial rights and chieftaincy.
Bawku is disputedly owned by both parties.
The trip, according to Mr. Asamoah-Boateng, was a listening session that was conducted with open minds. He said the next step was to create a road map with input from all stakeholders, taking prior attempts into account.
He praised both parties for their greeting and their outspoken support, which demonstrated their understanding that the administration wants to address the issue and find a permanent solution.
Responsibility
The Chieftaincy Minister said that he had made it plain to the factions that it was the duty of the government to uphold law and order so that people may go about their business in a peaceful manner, guarantee the rule of law, and defend free speech.
He said that all of those things would be addressed along the path and admitted that there would be obstacles, that there would need to be procedural concessions, and that there would need to be some giving and taking.
In order to create a win-win situation for all parties and enable them to live in peace as a single people, he said that the government also acknowledged that there were key viewpoints or regions that should be recognized.
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