Founder and President of Citizen Eye Ghana (CITEG), Alex Kwaku Tetteh, has questioned the relevance of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II’s continued mediation efforts in the protracted Bawku conflict, describing it as “a waste of time.”
Speaking on Oman Mu Nsem on Atinka TV over the weekend with host Nana Owoahene Achiampong, Mr. Tetteh expressed disappointment that influential local leaders in Bawku and its environs have failed to speak the truth and take decisive steps to end the violence in the area.
“There are respected leaders in Bawku who know the truth but have refused to act on it. Instead, we are depending on Otumfuo, whose efforts may eventually be in vain if the truth is not upheld by those directly involved,” – he said.
Tetteh cautioned that the Asantehene risks losing the reverence and dignity he commands if he is unable to achieve tangible results in restoring peace to Bawku.
“The Nayiri himself knows what must be done. He should speak up. We cannot keep dragging Otumfuo into this when those at the heart of the conflict remain silent,” – he added.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, who was initially appointed by former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo in 2024 to lead mediation efforts, is set to resume peace talks from 28 April to 1 May 2025 at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi.
The Bawku conflict, which has spanned decades, continues to affect lives and development in the Upper East Region. While Otumfuo’s involvement has been widely welcomed as a neutral and respected force, the comments by CITEG’s president reflect growing frustrations among sections of the public over the lack of progress.
Ghana| AtinkaOnline.com| Barimah Kwaku Saakwa
