President John Dramani Mahama has received a briefing on developments in the Sawla-Bole area of the Savannah Region and taken steps to restore calm between conflicting communities upon his return from a state visit to Singapore.
The President received updates from the National Security Coordinator and the Interior Minister on the situation involving conflict between the Gonja and Brifor communities.
While in Singapore, President Mahama spoke by telephone with the Yagbonwura, Jira Bikunuto Jewu Soale I, to discuss steps to end the conflict and restore peace between the communities.
A press statement signed by the Minister of state in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu on Sunday announced that the President has sent a government delegation led by Interior Minister Muntaka Mohamed-Mubarak to meet the Yagbonwura and other key stakeholders in the area.
It said the government has also reinforced security by deploying additional police and military personnel to the region.
According to the statement, the President Mahama has urged all parties to support the ongoing peace initiatives to end the conflict and restore normalcy to the area.
He has directed the government delegation to work with the regional security council, traditional leaders, and community stakeholders to promote dialogue and peacefully resolve outstanding disputes.
The President said the goal is to restore peace and uphold law and order in the affected communities.
The delegation will engage with local authorities and community leaders to find lasting solutions to the tensions between the Gonja and Brifor communities in the Sawla-Bole area.
Richard Aniagyei, ISD
