Upon his return from a state visit to Singapore, President John Dramani Mahama has taken swift action to restore calm in the Sawla-Bole area of the Savannah Region, which has been affected by conflict.
President Mahama received a briefing from the National Security Coordinator and the Minister for the Interior upon his arrival.
While still in Singapore, he had a telephone conversation with the Yagbonwura, Jira Bikunuto Jewu Soale I, to discuss measures to resolve the conflict between the Gonja and Brifor communities.
The President’s spokesperson and Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, MP, issued a statement confirming these actions on Sunday, August 31, 2025.
To facilitate a peaceful resolution, the President has dispatched a government delegation led by Minister for the Interior, Hon Muntaka Mohamed-Mubarak.
The delegation’s mission is to meet with the Yagbonwura and other key stakeholders in the area. In addition to the diplomatic efforts, security has been reinforced with the deployment of additional police and military personnel to the region.
According to the statement, President Mahama urged all parties involved to support the ongoing initiatives and directed the delegation to work closely with the regional security council, traditional leaders, and community stakeholders to promote dialogue and peacefully settle all outstanding disputes.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
