Savannah Regional Minister, Salisu Be-Awuribe, has expressed deep concern over the growing impact of the Bawku chieftaincy conflict on his region, warning that instability from the protracted dispute is beginning to spill over into Savannah.

His concerns follow recent security disturbances in Walewale, which have been linked to tensions in Bawku. This development, he noted, has heightened fears of a broader security crisis spreading beyond the conflict’s original boundaries.

Speaking to journalists after a high-level stakeholder meeting, the minister stressed the need for immediate security interventions to prevent further escalation. He emphasized that proactive measures must be implemented to safeguard the Savannah Region from potential infiltration by groups seeking to extend the hostilities.

“The spillover of the Bawku Chieftaincy issues is affecting the Savannah region. You know that if you pass through the Sandema area, you can come through to Daboya.

“And because of that conflict, some of the traffic is diverted from the main route of passing through the North East region. So if you don’t put in the necessary structures and define the system, some people can transpose the conflict from their area to our area here. And this is something that we are taking seriously,” he stated.

The minister underscored that the geographic proximity of Savannah Region to conflict-prone areas makes it vulnerable to unrest. He pointed to Walewale as a key example, noting that disturbances in the town are already linked to the ongoing Bawku crisis.

Security agencies, he assured, are working closely with local authorities to monitor the situation and implement necessary strategies to maintain peace and stability.