The National Peace Council (NPC) is actively addressing approximately ten ongoing conflicts in Ghana’s Northern Region, aiming to foster sustainable peace and stability in the area.
Tensions in communities arise from chieftaincy disputes, succession conflicts, and rival enskinments. Additionally, land and boundary disagreements, along with historical ethnic grievances and competition for resources, contribute to ongoing communal clashes.
Notably, areas such as Bawku, Chereponi, Saboba, and Walewale have experienced significant unrest, resulting in fatalities, displacement, and disruption of livelihoods.
Efforts to address conflicts include facilitating dialogue between parties, engaging community leaders and groups to promote peace, and building capacity through training in conflict resolution and peacebuilding.
These efforts are coordinated through regional and district peace councils, which work closely with traditional authorities, civil society organizations, and security agencies.
The NPC’s work in the Northern Region is part of a national mandate to prevent, manage, and resolve conflicts across Ghana.
As of recent reports, the Council is handling over 800 conflict cases nationwide, with chieftaincy disputes constituting a significant portion.
Through these concerted efforts, the NPC aims to build a peaceful and cohesive society, ensuring that conflicts are addressed constructively and sustainably.
Source: Myxyzonline.com
