Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has called on the government to prioritize addressing the crisis in Bawku.
Mr Ablakwa emphasized the urgent need for a solution to end the violence in the area, expressing concern that the continued conflict could create opportunities for terrorists to infiltrate the country.
He highlighted the unacceptable loss of lives resulting from the longstanding problem in Bawku and stressed the necessity of taking immediate action to resolve the crisis.
Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show, he said, “We have to find a solution. We forget that too many people are dying in this country and it’s become like the forgotten area. People are being killed in silence and we don’t even remember them. I’m deeply worried about that.”
He voiced his concern that with the approaching election period, tensions in Bawku could intensify, potentially escalating the situation further.
“And going into the elections, and you know it’s close to the border and what is happening in the sub-region, terrorists on the loose, you know Burkina Faso about 70% is controlled by the terrorists.
“It’s such a toxic and volatile situation that if we don’t address that, that can become the avenue for destabilizing the entire country so I’m concerned about that,” he said.