Former Central Region Chairman of the National Democratic Congress, Allotey Jacobs, has commended Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, over his visit to the Paramount Chief of the Kusaug Traditional Area, Naba Asigri Abugrago Azoka II.

The Vice President’s visit was in efforts to call for peace in Bawku, following years of instability.

Speaking in an interview on Peace FM’s morning show, Kokrokoo, Mr Jacobs expressed his admiration for Dr Bawumia's move, stating that the Vice President exhibited boldness by going to Bawku.

“It shows that courage and [it tells the people of Bawku] that look, I’m part of you and that’s why he was well received by the Bawku Naaba. And what he has done shows that he is the rising star from the Northern Region,” Mr Jacobs said.

Additionally, he mentioned that given the consequences of such conflicts which include the loss of life, loss of property, etc., Dr Bawumia’s visit aimed at ending the conflict in the area is a step in the right direction.

“[The North] is also our food basket so when little trouble comes there it has its own implications. So from now, I will call the Vice President ‘The Star of the North.”

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, paid a courtesy call on the Bawku Naaba. During his visit, he called for an end to the instability that has plagued Bawku, as a means to address the ongoing conflict.

He stressed the destructive impact of the conflict on the community and urged the Mamprusis and Kusasis to cease violence and seek peaceful resolution through the constitutional process.