“It Was Mediation, Not Arbitration – Asantehene on Bawku Conflict”

It Was Mediation, Not Arbitration – Asantehene on Bawku Conflict

It was Mediation, not Arbitration – Asantehene says during Bawku Conflict mediation presentation to the president of land.

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has provided clarity on his involvement in efforts to resolve the long-standing Bawku conflict, stating firmly that his role was one of mediation, not arbitration.

The revered traditional ruler made this statement during a high-level meeting with the President of the Republic, emphasizing the importance of understanding the nature of the intervention process.

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“It was a mediation. It wasn’t an arbitration and the facts should be binding on all of us,” Otumfuo stated, underscoring the neutrality and facilitative nature of his role in the peace process.

The Bawku conflict, rooted in deep-seated ethnic and chieftaincy disputes, has claimed numerous lives and disrupted the socio-economic fabric of the Upper East Region.

In response to the escalating tensions, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II was invited to mediate between the feuding parties due to his national stature, neutrality, and proven track record in peacebuilding.

By clarifying that the process was a mediation, the Asantehene highlighted that the goal was to guide the parties toward mutual understanding and voluntary agreement, rather than to impose binding judgments.

However, he also stressed that the factual outcomes of the discussions and agreements made during mediation should be respected and upheld by all parties involved.

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The President commended Otumfuo’s efforts, acknowledging the complexity of the Bawku issue and the vital role traditional leadership plays in national peacebuilding.

Otumfuo’s comments serve as a call for all stakeholders local leaders, government, and citizens to respect the outcomes of the mediation process and work collectively toward lasting peace in Bawku.