The government remains committed to resolving the Bawku conflict through traditional mechanisms as part of a broader effort to restore lasting peace, Defence Minister Dr Edward Omane Boamah has assured.

In a Facebook post on Wednesday, February 12, Dr Boamah reaffirmed the government's resolve following a high-level security meeting with key officials.

The meeting, held at the Ministry of Defence, brought together the Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mubarak, the Chief of the Defence Staff, Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga, and other Members of Parliament to assess the security situation in Bawku.

"As President John Dramani Mahama has assured the people, we will continue to follow the comprehensive roadmap to resolve this conflict through traditional means," Dr Boamah stated.

He emphasized that ensuring peace and stability in Bawku and other conflict-prone areas remains a top priority for the government.

The Defence Minister also pledged to support all necessary interventions aimed at achieving a lasting resolution to the crisis, calling on all parties to work together towards peace.

"We must restore peace and stability to Bawku and other communities, and I am determined to support that cause," he concluded.