Asantehene to rule on Bawku mediation on December 1

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, is expected to deliver his final determination on the long-standing Bawku chieftaincy dispute on Monday, December 1, at the Manhyia Palace.

This update was shared by Ghana Chronicles on X, confirming that the much-anticipated decision will be announced following months of renewed mediation efforts.

Otumfuo schedules final mediation sessions for Bawku chieftaincy conflict

"The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II is expected to deliver his final determination on the long-standing Bawku chieftaincy dispute today, Monday, December 1, at the Manhyia Palace", the post stated.

President John Dramani Mahama earlier in 2025 mandated the Asantehene to lead a fresh initiative aimed at resolving the decades-old conflict.

Otumfuo began this mediation process in April 2025, meeting delegations from both opposing factions between April 28 and 30, 2025 to restore dialogue and lay the groundwork for constructive engagement.

Although discussions were briefly suspended, talks resumed on May 13, 2025.

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At the time, the Asantehene acknowledged that the consultations had helped restore a period of relative calm in the Bawku municipality.

The conflict, which dates back to the pre-colonial era, has resulted in significant violence, loss of lives and property.

Read the post below:

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II is expected to deliver his final determination on the long-standing Bawku chieftaincy dispute today, Monday, December 1, at the Manhyia Palace. pic.twitter.com/zaTffrd73g

— Ghana Chronicles (@_GhChronicles) December 1, 2025