President John Mahama has announced his administration’s immediate plans to strengthen security leadership by appointing key officials, including the Minister of Defense, Minister of Interior, National Security Adviser, National Security Coordinator, and Director of the Bureau of National Investigations (BNI).
The President who was addressing Chiefs and people of Bawku emphasized that resolving the Bawku conflict will be a top priority for these appointees.
“We want to assure you that we are putting in place the various appointments so that we can have ministers and other officials who are responsible for the security to take charge, and so within this week, we will do the appointments of minister of defense, minister of interior, the National Security Adviser, the National Security Coordinator, the BNI director, and all the others,” the President stated.
The President reiterated his determination to prioritize the Bawku conflict in his administration’s security agenda, charging the soon-to-be-appointed officials with the responsibility of finding lasting solutions.
“And when these appointments are made, I am going to charge them to make Bawku one of the number one priorities that they attend to and deal with,” President Mahama affirmed.
The President’s visit underscores his administration’s resolve to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels to address the root causes of the conflict.
He called for unity, collective effort, and a commitment to dialogue as the foundations for sustainable peace in Bawku and other conflict-prone areas in the country.
President Mahama’s peace-building mission demonstrates his government’s dedication to restoring stability and reinforcing Ghana’s reputation as a nation committed to resolving disputes through dialogue and cooperation.
