New brooms and sweepers are needed at this crucial time, and the use of the same old broom to sweep out the mess must be eradicated.
The old brooms are weak and must be reinforced as soon as possible if we are genuinely interested in bringing an end to the unfortunate, protracted mayhem.
In many of my analyses of Bawku, I consistently advise that military occupation and unwarranted curfews should not be the primary approaches to resolving the conflict.
I keep saying that such actions could lead to chaos, particularly the killing of peacekeepers, including security personnel.
I feel pain when successive governments assume that conflict resolution should be solely the responsibility of "big names."
We are in a new era, and therefore, measures to mitigate conflicts must be commensurate with the current exigencies.
Credibility and trustworthiness are also key components in conflict resolution. An attractive tone, wisdom, creativity, innovation, patience to listen, and a strong personality are profoundly important in peacekeeping efforts.
The author, Francis Ahovi is a security analyst and the Executive Secretary of Global Security for Africa Research and Good Governance (GLOSARGG).
Latest Stories
-
Mahama appoints fresh batch of ambassadors to key global capitals
17 minutes -
Isak wants to explore move away from Newcastle
39 minutes -
Benin names Spike Lee and wife ambassadors for African-Americans in the US
48 minutes -
Trade deal on US tariffs within reach, says EU, as 1 August deadline nears
1 hour -
Trump bickers with Powell over Fed renovation costs
1 hour -
‘We will not default’ – Ato Forson assures bondholders as GH¢20bn DDEP payment plan unfolds
2 hours -
Take time to get VAT reforms right before scrapping COVID-19 levy – Prof. Asuming
2 hours -
France will recognise Palestinian state, Macron says
2 hours -
Foreign Affairs Ministry denies issuing Ghanaian passports to non-citizens
3 hours -
Uganda to host Asia/Africa play-off for 2027 Rugby World Cup
3 hours -
Landslide destroys farmlands and livelihoods in Santrokofi, sparks famine fears
3 hours -
UHAS Dean urges strategic role for laboratory managers in 24-hour health system reform
3 hours -
Society of Medical Laboratory Managers chair calls for inclusion in core health management
3 hours -
Mahama promises to renovate Atta Mills Presidential Library
3 hours -
My sister inspired me to start a fashion business – Diana Hamilton
4 hours