Accra, Ghana; Thursday, 3rd July, 2025
The Community Focus Foundation Ghana (CFF-Ghana), the coordinating entity of the #Safeguarding Our Democracy Initiative# is deeply alarmed by the
worsening crisis in the Nkwanta South Municipality in Oti Region of Ghana and calls on the government of Ghana
to act now to prevent further humanitarian crisis.
The resurgence of violence, following the brutal killing of a student of the Nkwanta Senior High School on Wednesday, 25th June, 2025 has plunged Nkwanta South into a state of anarchy. In fact, the renewed ethinic conflict has tragically claimed over 7 lives with several people from Akyode, Adele, Chala among others displaced with schools closed
with women, children, elderly, government workers especially teachers and disabled individuals running for their lives.
Also, the recent capture of some communities including Keri by blood thirsty hooligans in which massive mayhem including property destruction visited on the people has pushed Nkwanta South
to the edge of catastrophe, reviving fears of a broader tribal conflict reminiscent of the Guinea fowl tribal war of 1994 (Kokomba & Nanumba Conflict) which claimed thousands of innocent lives. This historic tragedy is brutal reminder of the debilitating
consequences of tribal conflicts.
Despite several calls for ceasefire,
the situation remains volatile.
In response to the ethnic conflict, we recommend the following actions:
1.
That the government of Ghana including the Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Defense together with relevant state agencies to urgently intervene with the view of protecting lives and properties to avert further casualties;
2. That NADMO urgently deliver humanitarian aid to affected communities in Nkwanta South,
ensuring access to food, shelter, healthcare, and protection;
3. That government together with the National Peace Council (NPC) support Oti Regional House of Chiefs to immediately facilitate ceasefire dialogue among the feuding communities for peaceful resolution of the crisis;
4. That all individuals linked to the conflict are immediately arrested to face the full rigors of the law;
End.
Signed:
Mr. Richard Kasu
(EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR)
0248640364
cffghana2018@gmail.com
www.cffghana.org
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