Bawku Conflict: Government to facilitate movement of rival chief to Nalerigu

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Asakramitoga 1 day ago

Blame npp, Akufo Addo, Bawumia and Avorka for this useless Bawku.issue

Blame npp, Akufo Addo, Bawumia and Avorka for this useless Bawku.issue
Baako 1 day ago

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‎BAWKU CHIEFTAINCY DISPUTE: NAYIRI FORMALLY REJECTS PURPORTED MEDIATION REPORT AND ANY ATTEMPT AT GOVERNMENT ENFORCEMENT OF THE SO-CALLED RECOMMENDATIONS
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‎I, the Nayiri, Overlord of ...
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‎‎FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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‎BAWKU CHIEFTAINCY DISPUTE: NAYIRI FORMALLY REJECTS PURPORTED MEDIATION REPORT AND ANY ATTEMPT AT GOVERNMENT ENFORCEMENT OF THE SO-CALLED RECOMMENDATIONS
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‎I, the Nayiri, Overlord of Mamprugu, wish to formally and unequivocally distance the office of the Nayiri and the people of Mamprugu from the so-called mediation report presented by Otumfuo Osei Tutu II in respect of the Bawku Chieftaincy Dispute.
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‎I have taken note, with profound disappointment and grave concern, the presentation described as a “report and recommendations” by Otumfuo to His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, on 16th December 2025.
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‎I must state clearly and without reservation that the so-called report and recommendations does not reflect my engagements with Otumfuo, nor those of my duly constituted mediation team. I therefore formally reject the report and recommendations in its entirety for the following reasons:
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‎1. The purported report and recommendations in question do not constitute a valid mediation, and any attempt to present it as binding or to seek government enforcement is legally untenable, procedurally flawed, and constitutionally impermissible.
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‎2. Otumfuo expressly described his role as that of a mediator and not an arbitrator. Notwithstanding this, the document purports to pass judgment and to prescribe measures for enforcement—acts wholly inconsistent with the nature, limits, and essence of mediation.
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‎3. Despite repeated and formal requests by my mediation team, no Terms of Reference were ever provided to govern the mediation process, contrary to the expectations that both the former President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, and the current President, John Dramani Mahama would have clearly indicated what these terms of reference were.
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‎4. I am compelled to ask: what manner of mediation permits a mediator to unilaterally reach determinations and call for their enforcement without first affording the parties an opportunity to be heard on the reasoning, views, or proposals underpinning such determinations?
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‎5. At no point were the parties invited to engage with, comment on, or respond to the conclusions said to have been reached. If any deliberations occurred, they were conducted entirely without the knowledge, participation, or consent of Mamprugu.
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‎6. A mediation report, properly so called, must faithfully reflect the positions advanced by the parties, identify areas of agreement and disagreement, and record any consensual outcomes achieved through facilitated dialogue.
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‎7. It cannot lawfully or legitimately substitute the mediator's personal opinions, recommendations, or decisions for the negotiated positions of the parties.
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‎8. To do so is to abandon mediation and to assume an adjudicative role for which no jurisdiction exists.
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‎9. The recommendations contained in that report therefore amount to a unilateral determination imposed without due process, in clear violation of the audi alteram partem principle and the foundational rules of natural justice.
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‎10. For these reasons, the recommendations are procedurally flawed, legally unsustainable, and wholly unacceptable to me and to the entire Mamprugu people, both within and beyond the borders of Ghana.
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‎11. I am further constrained to ask whether the established principles of mediation have now been altered to permit a mediator to ground recommendations on selective reliance on committee reports and court decisions, rather than on the promised traditional, consultative, and facilitative approach.
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‎12. The report is replete with factual inaccuracies, personal assertions attributed to the mediator, and a manifest imbalance in favour of one party's narrative, while almost entirely omitting Mamprugu's case.
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‎13. For the avoidance of doubt, it is entirely false to suggest that I ever agreed to the continued recognition of Aninichema as Bawku Naba.
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‎14. It is equally disturbing that both parties to the mediation were absent at the presentation of this so-called report, which is now being portrayed as having enjoyed their acceptance.
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‎15. One must reasonably ask why duly mandated representatives of the parties were denied the opportunity to comment – an opportunity that could have lent legitimacy to any claimed endorsement—while other organisations were selectively invited instead.
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‎16. To say that I feel betrayed, disappointed, and deeply hurt would be a grave understatement.
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‎17. I am further alarmed by statements attributed to His Excellency the President, suggesting that government intends to issue a definitive position within twenty-four hours based on this report.
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‎18. Such an approach, respectfully, will not advance the peace we all seek. I urge the President to engage fully with all parties and with the mediator before taking any action founded upon this deeply flawed document.
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‎19. The contents of the report appear calculated to cast Mamprugu in an unjust and unfavourable light, notwithstanding our consistent good faith and commitment to peace.
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‎20. I will not remain passive in the face of what appears to be a carefully orchestrated process, conceived long before the commencement of mediation, and designed to prejudice Mamprugu.
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‎21. Not even an inch of Mamp;prugu's ancestral heritage will be ceded to anyone, especially through an unjust and clearly orchestrated process.
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‎22. I stress that this so-called mediation ended in a clear DEADLOCK, with no consensus reached between the parties.
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‎23. The Mamp;prugu side made concessions in good faith at the request of Otumfuo, concessions which were later acknowledged and praised by President John Dramani Mahama. These were nevertheless rejected outright by the Kusasi side, without any attempt toward the middle ground that mediation demands.
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‎24. It was therefore my reasonable expectation that any mediation report would remain within the limits prescribed by the Alternative Dispute Resolution Act, 2010 (Act 795), by reporting the deadlock rather than purporting to reach final determinations or legal conclusions—especially where law was never argued, and where the mediator is neither judge nor arbitrator,
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‎25. As I have always maintained, I stand firmly for peace and shall continue to pursue that path. However, peace cannot and will not be built upon injustice.
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‎26. I entreat all within Mamp;prugu to continue to remain calm and law-abiding.
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‎I remain fully committed to peace, dialogue, and stability in Bawku and the wider Mamp;prugu area. However, peace must be founded on law, history, fairness, and consent, not on imposed outcomes or procedurally defective processes.
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‎Any sustainable resolution of the Bawku Chieftaincy Dispute must proceed through a transparent and impartial process that respects the historical foundations of Mamp;prugu as a whole, constitutional norms, and the dignity of all traditional authorities.
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‎This statement is issued to clarify my position and to prevent misinformation. I urge the media, the public, and all stakeholders to exercise caution and responsibility in characterising ongoing efforts relating to the Bawku Chieftaincy Dispute.
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‎Peace, unity, and justice remain the guiding principles of the Nayiri's engagement with this matter.
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‎I shall engage further with Otumfuo and with the Government of Ghana and will issue a comprehensive statement in due course.
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‎Thank you
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‎His Royal Majesty,
‎Tidugma Nayiri, Naa Bohugu Mahami Abdulai Sheriga
‎King of Mampprugu

John Dramani Mahama Muntaka Mubarak Upper East Regional Coordinating Council Brogya Genfi
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Pelicles. 1 day ago

I am not trying to stir emotions, but my question is, how did a Mamprusi become a chief in a town full of Kusasis who are natives of the land?

I am not trying to stir emotions, but my question is, how did a Mamprusi become a chief in a town full of Kusasis who are natives of the land?
Kwaku Marfo 20 hours ago

The colonialists are the source of this confusion. They used the "centralised" Mamprugu society to impose a representative of Nayiri on the native "ancephalous" Kusasi's in Bawku. After independence, subsequent goverments too ...
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The colonialists are the source of this confusion. They used the "centralised" Mamprugu society to impose a representative of Nayiri on the native "ancephalous" Kusasi's in Bawku. After independence, subsequent goverments took sides and it became a polical issue. (Exact same problem with the Konkomba-Dagomba frictions).
Abdul 11 hours ago

Marfo, When did the colonist come to the Mamprugu area? Before they even came chiefs eere being installed in the area. And for sure, they neitherKusasi', Grumah, Bimomas, Mosis etc who all were inhabitants of the area?

Marfo, When did the colonist come to the Mamprugu area? Before they even came chiefs eere being installed in the area. And for sure, they neitherKusasi', Grumah, Bimomas, Mosis etc who all were inhabitants of the area?
Evans 20 hours ago

@Pelicles, very good question, how? It runs against all reason why some people especially the Mamprusi people should want to become Over Lords on Kusasi land. This issue is so straight forward and need not be dragged at all.T ...
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@Pelicles, very good question, how? It runs against all reason why some people especially the Mamprusi people should want to become Over Lords on Kusasi land. This issue is so straight forward and need not be dragged at all.The Mamprusi people should just understand and know their place on Kusasi land; they can not demand certain rights and recognition as the Kusasi people.
Abdul 12 hours ago

Pelicles, thank you! A very simple and good question to ask?
And much so, because, this seemingly simple questionmight be a source to resolving some of the issues and all etc.
Truth be told, reading today's article s, repo ...
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Pelicles, thank you! A very simple and good question to ask?
And much so, because, this seemingly simple questionmight be a source to resolving some of the issues and all etc.
Truth be told, reading today's article s, reportage is talking about Mr. Avoka's statement, but another sime question I will add to yours is, before 1958, what was the status and historical background in the envlave?
And how come history for the area indicates chiefs were enskinned in the entire Bawku area since late 1600's? But one fact is, they were not Kuasasis , Mosis, Gruma, etc rtc were all i habitants of tbe area?
COULD USE THE SAME ARGUMENT FOR THE ROLE OF THE ASANTEHENE AND OTHER CHIEFS. 1 hour ago

Who makes a person a chief? Do chiefs have to come from a Royal line like the Asantehene or can chiefs be manufactured by Governments?

Who makes a person a chief? Do chiefs have to come from a Royal line like the Asantehene or can chiefs be manufactured by Governments?
Jay NPP Fools 23 hours ago

The war has to be escalated into the Mamprusi areas in North East where there will be gun fires everyday at the doorsteps of the Nayiri. That is the only way he will learn sense. At the moment, they train and send warriors fr ...
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The war has to be escalated into the Mamprusi areas in North East where there will be gun fires everyday at the doorsteps of the Nayiri. That is the only way he will learn sense. At the moment, they train and send warriors from Nalerigu to go and fight in Bawku. That is why they think they are strong and fearless. But if the fight reaches his end and there is no place to hide and train his warriors he will get sense.
Demetrius 23 hours ago

Who is Baako? Is this piece official or you are writing to suit your whims and caprices?

Who is Baako? Is this piece official or you are writing to suit your whims and caprices?

kk 18 hours ago

Actually, the government of Ghana, is the OVERLORD of Mamprugu. We just tolerate your chiefs. Makes for nice cultural show. You have no real power. If you doubt it, gather your boys and let them face the Ghana army.

Actually, the government of Ghana, is the OVERLORD of Mamprugu. We just tolerate your chiefs. Makes for nice cultural show. You have no real power. If you doubt it, gather your boys and let them face the Ghana army.
EXCELLENT SUMMARY AND RESPONSE BY NAYIRI 1 hour ago

Great stuff.

Great stuff.
Baako 1 day ago

Why are you not reporting the Nature rejection of the report. Mamprugu will not accept today and never.
How does a mediator takes sides.

Why are you not reporting the Nature rejection of the report. Mamprugu will not accept today and never.
How does a mediator takes sides.
Truth 23 hours ago

What difference does it make even if he takes sides. You have refused to accept the legally recognized chief, a point that is undeniable. Nothing will make you change your minds and everyone has become aware of that. It's tod ...
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What difference does it make even if he takes sides. You have refused to accept the legally recognized chief, a point that is undeniable. Nothing will make you change your minds and everyone has become aware of that. It's today some of us got to truly understand what you people stand for. We have also seen in advance what you'll do should Bawumia rule over Ghana and so we'll actively reject him. Your kingdom will shrink and once everyone begins to reject you, you'll realize you go through another person's land before you get to yours.
Agboglimate Wolefiatem Zuborborm 18 hours ago

Asantehene, the incarnation of King Solomon of the past. Now Ghana has morden Solomon. Government must by all cost enforce the mediation by His Royal Majesty, Otumfuc

Asantehene, the incarnation of King Solomon of the past. Now Ghana has morden Solomon. Government must by all cost enforce the mediation by His Royal Majesty, Otumfuc
Done 22 hours ago

Massa stop the noise & give peace the chance.
The Kusasi’s must take the Mamprusi people as their brothers & inter-marry themselves to shame the war lords.
Bawku is an Economic Hub so why do you destroy it because of land ...
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Massa stop the noise & give peace the chance.
The Kusasi’s must take the Mamprusi people as their brothers & inter-marry themselves to shame the war lords.
Bawku is an Economic Hub so why do you destroy it because of land ownership it’s not fair.
Let’s come together as one people & build Bawku & build Upper East & Ghana.
We’re all ready to move to Bawku to do business
Kwame Amaniaping 20 hours ago

Well spoken. The Maprugus have enough Land spanning from after wulegu to before savelugu. This expansist mindset in this modern era will only lead to the Nayiri falling foul of genocide or war crime laws. Give peace a chance.

Well spoken. The Maprugus have enough Land spanning from after wulegu to before savelugu. This expansist mindset in this modern era will only lead to the Nayiri falling foul of genocide or war crime laws. Give peace a chance.
Nkwa Kwame 20 hours ago

@Baako there is no sides to be taken.The Mamprusi people know very well where they come from so why forment trouble on Kusasi land when you are not a son of the land.As settlers the Mamprusi people should simply behave like a ...
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@Baako there is no sides to be taken.The Mamprusi people know very well where they come from so why forment trouble on Kusasi land when you are not a son of the land.As settlers the Mamprusi people should simply behave like all settlers in other places in Ghana. Don't we have Anlo people on Asante land, how would it be possible for the Anlos to install a Chief to challenge Asante Hene in Kumasi.Who in his right senses would want to do that.
Justice 22 hours ago

The government must enforce this outcome and escort the self aclaimed chief from the mamprugu back to where he belong.

Bawku must return to peace once and forever

The government must enforce this outcome and escort the self aclaimed chief from the mamprugu back to where he belong.

Bawku must return to peace once and forever
THIEF OF BAGDAD 22 hours ago

A wise King Ashantihene long live , As a geeat King you have been fair in all manner what is for Seizer must be for Seizer that is all.

A wise King Ashantihene long live , As a geeat King you have been fair in all manner what is for Seizer must be for Seizer that is all.

Moses 19 hours ago

The people of Bawku United both Kusasi and mamprusi and forget these old people..

The people of Bawku United both Kusasi and mamprusi and forget these old people..
Mossi man 19 hours ago

My grandfather is the Nayiri. This is a fact because the founder of the Mossi Empire grandfather was a Mamprusi King.
I'm not taking sides. The fact of the matter is that Bawku belongs the Kusasis.

My grandfather is the Nayiri. This is a fact because the founder of the Mossi Empire grandfather was a Mamprusi King.
I'm not taking sides. The fact of the matter is that Bawku belongs the Kusasis.
Salim 19 hours ago

@ Baako
Is it by force to rule someone?
British came, ruled us and left and they never claimed ownership of Ghana, so Manprusi should also leave and let the Kusasi rule themselves, simple

@ Baako
Is it by force to rule someone?
British came, ruled us and left and they never claimed ownership of Ghana, so Manprusi should also leave and let the Kusasi rule themselves, simple
kk 18 hours ago

the nayiri should be told in plain English that the state of Ghana, is just tolerating the institution of chieftaincy so long as it doesn't become a nuisance. and that if he refuses to let peace prevail, then we the people of ...
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the nayiri should be told in plain English that the state of Ghana, is just tolerating the institution of chieftaincy so long as it doesn't become a nuisance. and that if he refuses to let peace prevail, then we the people of Ghana will just remove him completely and absorb his so called kingdom. he is not bigger than Ghana to threaten our national security. what nonsense is this.
Achakanapaya 18 hours ago

Good move but if persuasion fails , force must be applied piriod.

Good move but if persuasion fails , force must be applied piriod.
Achakanapaya 18 hours ago

This Mamprusi's can not bring the Country down, the should be flushed out by force.

This Mamprusi's can not bring the Country down, the should be flushed out by force.
Kojo Poku 17 hours ago

With this ruling, I think the Asantes should also hand over Tuobodom to the Bonos, because the Bonos also deserve fair deal

With this ruling, I think the Asantes should also hand over Tuobodom to the Bonos, because the Bonos also deserve fair deal
Papakyene 15 hours ago

@kojo Poku
Asantehene does not install chieves at Tuobodom.
The Bonos r those from Wamfie, Tachiman.
Nobody is forcing anyone for allegiance.
Get rid of ur hatred and political lenses

@kojo Poku
Asantehene does not install chieves at Tuobodom.
The Bonos r those from Wamfie, Tachiman.
Nobody is forcing anyone for allegiance.
Get rid of ur hatred and political lenses
Learn Learn 15 hours ago

Bono has no centralized chief. Besides the Gyaman and Takyimans were conquered by the Asantes, so the Tuobodom etc lands belong the Asantes, unlike the Kusasis who were never conquered by the Mamprusi's.

Bono has no centralized chief. Besides the Gyaman and Takyimans were conquered by the Asantes, so the Tuobodom etc lands belong the Asantes, unlike the Kusasis who were never conquered by the Mamprusi's.
Bbk 15 hours ago

The state should apply full force on this party without any political consideration for us to have peace. U can't force to rule over someone period. I think the government should bring enact new chieftancy law to allow all et ...
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The state should apply full force on this party without any political consideration for us to have peace. U can't force to rule over someone period. I think the government should bring enact new chieftancy law to allow all ethnic groups to manage their chieftancies independently.

kwame 15 hours ago

I think the Mamprusis have been treated with kids gloves for a very long time. It is Bawumia who has brought disgrace to his people. He should be made to move the Abagre and not the state

I think the Mamprusis have been treated with kids gloves for a very long time. It is Bawumia who has brought disgrace to his people. He should be made to move the Abagre and not the state
Lee Terkpor. When did Mr Deadgoat recognised Asantehene as an assest? 14 hours ago

We are for peace but when we speak, they are for war. I have to recommend Opemsuo for his contribution and his wise mediation. Mr.deadgoat is paying Kevin Taylor 10 thousand dollars a month to insult and tarnish people's im ...
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We are for peace but when we speak, they are for war. I have to recommend Opemsuo for his contribution and his wise mediation. Mr.deadgoat is paying Kevin Taylor 10 thousand dollars a month to insult and tarnish people's image including Opemsuo, so Mr.deadgoat know no shame to task Opemsuo to interven in the Bawku conflict? Blind belief in authority is the greatest enemy of truth. Mr.deadgoat was stoking the Bawku conflict during his campaign. I will plead with the Mamprusis and the Kusasis to let bygones be bygones and live peacefully as brothers and sisters, because if they follow the lukewarm attitude of Mr Deadgoat, they will never see peace because he's a false pretender.
Minority and dwindling fast! 13 hours ago

How did get to this point? God help us.

How did get to this point? God help us.
Metatron 12 hours ago

Any silly move that Nayiri ought to be wiped out of the face of the earth. Yes him and all his terrorist gangs. Just mark it!

Any silly move that Nayiri ought to be wiped out of the face of the earth. Yes him and all his terrorist gangs. Just mark it!
Bogus Ego and Senseless Deaths 10 hours ago

The problem is we don't get to understand in the layman's language the purported genesis and causes of conflicts in the north. They are not made to be discussed in the open space for everyone to appreciate as it happens with ...
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The problem is we don't get to understand in the layman's language the purported genesis and causes of conflicts in the north. They are not made to be discussed in the open space for everyone to appreciate as it happens with conflicts in the south. They hide under we are brothers etc. cf Dagomba, Nanumba, Kokomba, Nkonya, Alavanyo, Abudu and Andani crisis etc. No one really knows the historicity of the crisis. The northern historians are all quite and killing themselves in a primitive medieval time practices in modern Ghana at this 21st century because of some old wives ffablesto appease some depraved eegowhile precious souls and blood of innocent souls are being spilled and after you go to the church or mosque in white to go and pray.
James 8 hours ago

The akans have a saying that "when the fool becomes wise the drama is over" Even countries including Ghana after years of being colonized at a point gain independence so how much more traditional areas

The akans have a saying that "when the fool becomes wise the drama is over" Even countries including Ghana after years of being colonized at a point gain independence so how much more traditional areas
Ozymandias 7 hours ago

If this old bloke refuses to move out, and abide by the recommendations of the Otumfuor-led committee, he should be arrested and thrown into jail until he dies. He cannot hold Ghana to ransom by his unyielding stance. At his ...
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If this old bloke refuses to move out, and abide by the recommendations of the Otumfuor-led committee, he should be arrested and thrown into jail until he dies. He cannot hold Ghana to ransom by his unyielding stance. At his age, what else does he need in life? To remain a warlord, and continue to destabilise Bawku and its inhabitants?

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