Depoliticize Bawku conflict: Let Asantehene’s wisdom resolve crisis – Otumfuo Gold Coin Initiative pleads

The Otumfuo Commemorative Gold Coin Initiative has made a call to politicians. They want the Bawku conflict to be depoliticized. The initiative believes this will allow the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, to mediate effectively.

The statement urged both sides in the conflict to lay down their arms. It emphasized the importance of supporting the Asantehene’s peacebuilding efforts. The initiative noted that Otumfuo's wisdom helped resolve the Dagbon conflict over 17 years ago. This involved more than 1,000 mediation sessions and led to peace.

Otumfuo Osei Tutu II is recognized as a “Pillar of Peace.” To achieve lasting reconciliation, he will need full cooperation from all parties involved. The statement reiterated the need for unity in support of his efforts.