The Bawku conflict in Ghana’s Upper East Region, driven by a Mamprusi-Kusasi chieftaincy dispute, persists despite decades of interventions like curfews and peace talks, costing lives and resources. Inspired by Kporvi village’s peace after depopulation due to a land dispute in the Volta Region, a bold proposal suggests resettling Bawku’s 120,000 residents into four new northern municipalities to end the Bawku conflict, per Graphic Online.
This national peace project would involve incentives like housing grants and farm equipment, creating economically viable areas with schools and clinics, while turning Bawku into a military buffer zone. Unlike forced eviction, it emphasizes voluntary relocation with constitutional backing, drawing from the Akosombo Dam resettlement precedent, as noted by Ghana News Agency. The plan could cost less than ongoing military efforts and trauma.
The Bawku conflict demands innovative solutions. Stay updated on this radical peacebuilding proposal and its potential to reshape Ghana’s future!
source: myjoyonline
