Security analyst Andrews Asiedu Tetteh has posited that the outcome of the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II’s mediation report ought to receive unanimous acceptance, and anyone who disagrees must be regarded as a threat to national stability.
He indicated that those opposed to the report’s findings should either seek redress through the Supreme Court or face arrest and prosecution.
This assertion was in response to the Nayiri of Mamprugu’s rejection of the mediation report.
The Paramount Chief of Mamprugu has dismissed the report on the Bawku chieftaincy dispute, arguing that mediators should facilitate discussion without imposing decisions.
He stressed that historical rights of Mamprugu cannot be disregarded due to procedural flaws and violation of natural justice principles in the report, which recognised Naba Azoka II as the lawful Bawku Naba.
The Nayiri has consequently urged President John Dramani Mahama to engage fully with all parties before taking action, emphasizing that peace cannot be built on injustice and that Mamprugu’s ancestral heritage will not be ceded.
However, Andrews Asiedu Tetteh commended the Asantehene for his role in the mediation process, stating that the recognition of Naba Azoka II as the lawful Bawku Naba was affirmed by the Supreme Court, and any disagreements should be addressed through the judiciary.
He warned that the stance taken by the Nayiri could precipitate violent reactions, necessitating proactive measures from authorities to maintain national security.
“Efforts must be deployed to address the issue and disagreements from the Mamprugu side,” he stated.
“If dialogue fails, then our security operatives must be prepared to take proactive measures, as this could pose a security threat to the entire country. We must enforce the rule of law as captured in the report and deal with those who would foment trouble. Individuals who disagree with the report should either engage in dialogue or seek redress in the Supreme Court; otherwise, they must be treated as undermining national stability and face the consequences, including the possibility of inciting violence.”
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
