Bawku Conflict Spreads Out

Bawku crisis: Heightened military protection at Manhyia Palace following alleged spillover

There has been a noticeable increase in military presence at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi, the official seat of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, amid concerns over a possible spillover of the Bawku conflict into parts of the Ashanti Region. Ghanaian journalist Mumuni Y Yunus, in a Facebook post, confirmed the development, stating:“There has been extra fortification of the Manhyia Palace, seat of the Asantehene following the suspected spillo…

Bawku Conflict Spreads Out

Managing conflict zones is an expensive financial endeavour. The Bawku conflict remains arguably the most challenging in recent times and it continues to drain the national kitty of resources which could have been used for productive ventures in the municipality. Development under the circumstances is stalled as attention is riveted on security management to save lives and property. The politicisation of the conflict has not helped matters. Rece…