Otumfuo Meets Kusang Traditional Council today over Bawku Conflict

On Monday, June 30, 2025, the revered King of the Ashanti Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, is expected to hold a significant meeting with the Kusang Traditional Council as part of national efforts to address the long-standing conflict in Bawku, located in the Upper East Region of Ghana.

This meeting is a key intervention in the search for lasting peace in the area, which has been plagued by violent clashes for decades. The conflict, primarily between the Mamprusi and Kusasi ethnic groups, has led to numerous casualties, widespread injuries, and the destruction of property.

The statement announcing Otumfuo’s involvement emphasized the need for cooperation among all stakeholders. It urged both parties and all involved groups to support the ongoing peace process to ensure a permanent and amicable resolution is achieved.

Otumfuo Osei Tutu II’s involvement in this conflict resolution effort highlights the important role traditional leadership continues to play in Ghana’s socio-political landscape. As a respected statesman and custodian of peace, the Asantehene has over the years been instrumental in settling major national disputes, and his presence in this matter is seen as a beacon of hope for many.

The Bawku crisis is not just a local ethnic conflict; it is a complex issue involving chieftaincy disputes, political interference, and arms trafficking. These elements have made it difficult to resolve. However, Otumfuo’s peace initiative offers renewed optimism that a peaceful and sustainable solution may be within reach.

Many Ghanaians are hopeful that this historic meeting will mark the beginning of a new chapter for Bawku one rooted in peace, dialogue, and unity.