Government deploys high-level delegation and reinforces security to address Gonja-Brifor community tensions
President John Dramani Mahama has taken immediate action to address escalating tensions in the Sawla-Bole area of the Savannah Region, engaging traditional authorities and deploying government resources to restore peace between feuding Gonja and Brifor communities.
Upon his return from a state visit to Singapore, the President received comprehensive briefings from the National Security Coordinator and the Minister for the Interior on the deteriorating situation in the area.
Even while abroad, President Mahama demonstrated his commitment to resolving the crisis by personally engaging with traditional leadership. He held telephone discussions with the Yagbonwura, Jira Bikunuto Jewu Soale I, to explore immediate steps to end the conflict and restore harmony between the affected communities.
“The President’s direct engagement with the Yagbonwura underscores the government’s recognition of the crucial role traditional authorities play in conflict resolution,” said Felix Kwakye Ofosu, MP and Spokesperson to the President.
As part of the comprehensive peace-building initiative, President Mahama has dispatched a high-level government delegation to the region. The delegation, led by Interior Minister Hon Muntaka Mohamed-Mubarak, has been tasked with meeting the Yagbonwura and other key stakeholders to facilitate dialogue and find lasting solutions.
The government has also reinforced security in the area with the deployment of additional police and military personnel to maintain law and order while peace talks proceed.
## Call for Unity and Dialogue
President Mahama has issued a strong appeal to all parties involved in the conflict to support the ongoing peace initiatives. He emphasized the importance of dialogue over confrontation in resolving the outstanding disputes that have strained relations between the two communities.
The President has specifically directed the government delegation to work closely with:
– The regional security council
– Traditional leaders from both communities
– Local community stakeholders
– Civil society organizations
## Commitment to Sustainable Peace
The presidential directive emphasizes promoting dialogue as the primary mechanism for peacefully resolving disputes while ensuring the restoration of normalcy to the affected areas.
“The government remains committed to upholding law and order while creating space for meaningful dialogue that addresses the root causes of this conflict,” Minister Kwakye Ofosu stated.
The Sawla-Bole intervention represents President Mahama’s administration’s proactive approach to conflict prevention and resolution, combining traditional governance structures with modern security and diplomatic mechanisms.
The situation continues to be monitored closely, with regular updates expected as the government delegation begins its work in the region.
*Felix Kwakye Ofosu, MP*
*Spokesperson to the President*
*Minister, Government Communications*
