Former Deputy Transport Minister and Member of Parliament for Tema East, Titus Nii Kwartei Glover, has called for open and honest dialogue grounded in trust to help resolve the protracted conflict in Bawku and surrounding areas.

Speaking on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem, Mr. Glover stressed that a sustainable resolution requires confronting the root causes, promoting forgiveness, and encouraging unity among the feuding factions.

“For the Bawku conflict to end will depend on how we manage the root causes, engage in honest dialogue, and encourage forgiveness. Many of the tribes involved have intermarried, so this conflict should not be allowed to escalate further,” he said.

He described the situation as a serious national security threat and backed the government’s decision to deploy military personnel to restore calm in the area.

However, Mr. Glover raised concerns about the 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. curfew imposed on Nalerigu by the Ministry of the Interior, arguing that the directive disrupts the livelihoods of the mainly farming population.

He also cautioned political actors against using the crisis for partisan gain, referencing past comments by former President Mahama who allegedly blamed the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for earlier clashes.

“We must be careful with our statements. National issues like this should not be politicized—we need to focus on finding a lasting solution,” he said.

His remarks follow heightened tensions in the area after two male students of Nalerigu Senior High School were shot and killed by unidentified gunmen on Saturday, July 26.

In response, the government on Sunday, July 27, began evacuating students from Bawku and Nalerigu while deploying military personnel to maintain law and order.