Asantehene Affirms Naa Asigri Abugrago Azoka II as Lawful Bawku Naaba

Asantehene Affirms Naa Asigri Abugrago Azoka II as Lawful Bawku Naaba

The Royal Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene affirms Naa Asigri Abugrago Azoka II as lawful Bawku Naaba, calls for respect for rule of law to restore peace.

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has formally affirmed Naa Asigri Abugrago Azoka II as the legitimate Bawku Naaba, emphasizing the importance of upholding the rule of law as a foundation for restoring lasting peace in the Bawku area.

Speaking during a briefing to the President on the outcome of his mediation efforts in the Bawku chieftaincy dispute, the Asantehene stressed that the legitimacy of Naa Abugrago Azoka II had been established through due legal and traditional processes.

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He urged all stakeholders to respect this lawful position in the interest of peace and national unity.

“Naa Asigri Abugrago Azoka II is the legally recognized Bawku Naaba. The facts are clear, and the law must be respected. Without respect for the law, there can be no peace,” Otumfuo stated firmly.

The Bawku conflict, deeply rooted in historical and ethnic tensions, has resulted in years of instability, loss of lives, and disruption of social and economic life in the Upper East Region.

In response, the government invited the Asantehene to lead a mediation process, given his neutral stance and respected authority in traditional matters.

Otumfuo reiterated that his intervention was a mediation, not an arbitration, and was aimed at fostering dialogue and consensus among disputing factions.

However, he noted that the facts uncovered during the process were based on legal precedent and traditional legitimacy, and therefore should be binding on all parties.

The President expressed appreciation for Otumfuo’s efforts and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to implementing outcomes that promote peace and stability in Bawku.

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This public endorsement of Naa Azoka II is expected to serve as a turning point in the conflict, as it reasserts the legal status of the Bawku chieftaincy and calls on all citizens, especially residents of the area, to rally behind the rule of law for the sake of development and harmony.

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