Govt Delegation Deployed to Begin Peace Talks In Sawla-Bole Land Conflict
President John Dramani Mahama has deployed a delegation to the Savannah Region to commence peace talks following a land dispute between Gonja and Brifor communities.
It comes after the President received a briefing from the National Security Coordinator and the Minister for the Interior on developments in the Sawla-Bole area and engaged the Yagbonwura, Jira Bikunuto Jewu Soale 1 on phone while away in Singapore last week.
According to the Presidency, a government delegation, led by Minister for the Interior, Hon Muntaka Mohamed-Mubarak, has been deployed to meet the Yagbonwura and other key stakeholders in the area in the spirit of peace-building.
“He has directed the government delegation to work with the regional security council, traditional leaders, and community stakeholders to promote dialogue and peacefully resolve outstanding disputes, to restore peace and uphold law and order.”
In addition, it said Security had been reinforced with the deployment of an additional detachment of police and military personnel to the area.
“President Mahama urges all parties to support the initiatives underway to end the conflict and restore normalcy.”
Story by Hajara Fuseini
