The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, will resume his mediation efforts between the two rival groups involved in the Bawku conflict starting Monday, April 28.

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This development comes after President John Mahama assured that the peace process led by the Asantehene would continue as part of broader national efforts to restore stability in the troubled area.

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In a statement issued on April 15, the Asantehene announced that the mediation talks will be held at his palace in Kumasi from April 28 to May 1, aimed at finding a lasting solution to the Bawku conflict.

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Meanwhile, Security Analyst Colonel Festus Aboagye (Retired) has called for greater support for the Asantehene’s peace initiative by promoting the use of multi-track diplomacy.

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In an opinion piece published on Monday, Colonel Aboagye stressed the need to involve a wider range of society in the mediation efforts.

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He recommended engaging diaspora leaders, youth influencers, and women’s peacebuilding groups to create a more inclusive and lasting peace.

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“Support Otumfuo Osei Tutu II’s mediation through multi-track diplomacy, incorporating diaspora leaders, youth influencers, and women’s peacebuilding networks,” he proposed.

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