President John Dramani Mahama has appealed to the people of Bawku and its neighboring areas to put an end to the prolonged conflict that has afflicted the region for years.

Addressing the nation during the 68th Independence Day parade at Jubilee House on March 6, 2025, he highlighted the deep scars the violence has inflicted on the younger generation.

He stressed that these children deserve a future defined by stability rather than turmoil.

He urged residents to focus on fostering harmony in their communities, emphasizing the importance of creating peaceful experiences in schools, markets, and neighborhoods.According to him, ensuring a safe and united environment will enable young people to grow without the burden of conflict.

“To the people of Bawku and other affected areas, it is time for lasting peace to prevail. Our children deserve to inherit a peaceful land where their minds are nurtured, not where their nightmares are relived.“They deserve to inherit a land where our markets flourish with trade, not tension and conflict. They deserve to inherit schools that echo with learning, not sorrow.“Let us not be swayed by division, distrust, and the burdens of the past. Let us give renewal of friendship a chance; let us give peace a chance. This is not an invitation to simply forget the past—far from it. It is an invitation to rise above it,” he stated.