The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has cautioned the Member of Parliament for the Zebilla Constituency, Cletus Avoka, regarding his public comments on the Bawku conflict.

According to him, some of the MP’s public statements tend to heighten tensions and undermine the peace efforts currently underway.

Presenting the mediation report to President John Dramani Mahama at the Jubilee House on December 16, 2025, the Asantehene urged Avoka to be mindful of his utterances on the conflict to help ensure progress.

'The report should bind us all' – Asantehene on peace efforts in Bawku

“My son Cletus Avorkah, if he is here, he has to be very careful about the pronouncements he makes publicly.

"It is not right. It is a dicey situation and we are all trying to make amends and bring people together as brothers and sisters.

"It seems he is making various pronouncements that will not lead to the peace we want. I will tell him that we want peace… we don’t make pronouncements on radio that will incense the other side. I will invite him personally and tell him. We have reached the reconciliation stage,” he said.

The Asantehene further urged public officials to be cautious with their comments on the conflict to avoid inciting residents or escalating tensions as efforts continue to stabilise the situation and support government interventions.

The presentation marks a significant step forward in the national efforts led by Otumfuo Osei Tutu II to restore lasting peace, stability and reconciliation in Bawku and its surrounding communities.

The conflict has persisted for years and President Mahama has made resolving the issue a priority during his presidency.

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