There was jubilation on the streets of Manhyia on Monday, December 1, 2025, as the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, concluded mediation efforts between the two factions involved in the long-standing Bawku chieftaincy conflict.

A video shared on the X page of Ghana Chronicles showed members of both factions dressed in traditional smocks, dancing and celebrating the progress made towards peace.

President John Dramani Mahama, in early 2025, mandated the Asantehene to lead a renewed effort to resolve the decades-old conflict.

Asantehene to rule on Bawku mediation on December 1

The mediation process began in April 2025, with the Asantehene meeting delegations from both opposing factions between April 28 and 30 to restore dialogue and lay the groundwork for constructive engagement.

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Although discussions were briefly suspended, they resumed on May 13, 2025, with the Asantehene noting that the talks had contributed to a period of relative calm in the Bawku municipality.

Watch the video below:

Cheer jubilation in the streets of Manhyia after peace talk with Asantehene between Mamprusi and Kusasi. pic.twitter.com/hDs45Ear5v

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