The Manhyia Palace, in a statement signed by the Chief of Staff, Kofi Badu, on Monday, November 10, 2025, has announced the concluding session of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, mediation into the Bawku chieftaincy conflict.
According to the Manhyia Palace statement, the Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has scheduled November 30 and December 1, 2025, for the final mediation sessions.
The statement shared on X read, “Manhyia Palace is pleased to announce that His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, has scheduled two days, November 30 and December 1, 2025, for what is expected to be the concluding session of his mediation in the Bawku chieftaincy conflict”.
“His Majesty praises both sides for their positive approach to the mediation so far and appeals to all concerned to avoid any actions likely to affect the progress towards a lasting solution to the Bawku conflict”, it added.
Also, President Mahama, speaking to the Overlord of Mamprugu, Naa Yiri, lamented that Bawku, which was once a prosperous commercial centre, is now a pale shadow of itself.
He noted that the conflict has affected the Mamprusi, Kusasi, Moeshies, Hausas, and all other ethnic groups living in the area.
Speaking at the Jubilee House during a visit by a delegation from the Nayiri, John Mahama added, “I cannot speak of peace and development in the North without touching on the situation in Bawku. The protracted conflict in Bawku continues to pose a grave challenge to our national peace and regional harmony.
Bawku, which has always been the booming and prosperous commercial centre, is now a pale shadow of itself. Nobody is happy about this situation. Youth move around on motorcycles with sophisticated assault rifles and fire indiscriminately.
The conflict has affected everyone, Mamprusi, Kusasi, Moeshies, Hausas, and all other ethnic groups living in the area. Many professionals have fled the area, and public service workers are refusing postings to Bawku,” he said.
Background
The Bawku conflict escalated following the return of rival Chief Alhaji Seidu Abagre from exile.
Alhaji Seidu Abagre fled Bawku after an arrest warrant was issued against him; however, the High Court in Kumasi on October 17, 2024, nullified the warrant, allowing him to resurface.
In the past weeks, fresh violence has exploded in Bawku after a student of Bawku Senior High School was apparently pulled from his dormitory and shot dead by unknown attackers.
The residence of the Member of Parliament for Bawku and Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, was also reportedly set on fire.
Also, there is the recent killing of a Kusasi chief in Kumasi, which has sparked a series of reprisal attacks.
Reports suggest two more individuals were reportedly killed in Kumasi in connection with the chieftaincy tensions.
Despite increased efforts by security forces to suppress the unrest and safeguard commuters, armed assailants continue to unleash deadly attacks.
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Manhyia Palace announces November 30 and December 1 for expected conclusion of Bawku mediation.#manhyiapalace pic.twitter.com/jMARJyG1WN
— Manhyia Palace (@ManhyiaPalace) November 10, 2025