The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has formally presented the Bawku Peace Mediation Report to President John Dramani Mahama, marking a significant step toward achieving lasting peace in the conflict-prone township.
The presentation ceremony took place on Tuesday, December 16, at the Jubilee House and was attended by traditional leaders, key stakeholders, and senior government officials. The event began with the arrival of traditional rulers and invited guests, followed by the Chief of Staff, the Asantehene, and finally the President.
Proceedings opened with the singing of the national anthem and an opening prayer. Introductory remarks were delivered by the Director of State Protocol, after which the Minister of the Interior gave a welcome address.
The highlight of the ceremony came when Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, who spearheaded the high-level mediation process, delivered his address and symbolically handed over the comprehensive peace report to President Mahama.
In his remarks, the Asantehene emphasized that the mediation outcome must be binding on all parties involved, stressing the importance of collective commitment to the report’s recommendations to ensure sustainable peace.
