Seven-Member Committee Formed To Mediate 𝐆𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐲𝐢𝐫𝐢 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐭

A seven-member committee has been constituted to mediate the 𝐆𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐲𝐢𝐫𝐢 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐭 in the Savannah Region.

They have been tasked with working with relevant stakeholders towards peacebuilding, reconciliation and sustainable resettlement of the affected persons.

In his address, the Interior Minister, Muntaka Mubarak outlined the Committee’s critical mandate, emphasising its role in fostering peace, security, and social cohesion.

According to him, the Committee’s Terms of Reference include facilitating the safe and dignified return of displaced residents, assessing the conflict’s scope and damages, promoting dialogue and reconciliation, recommending sustainable peacebuilding mechanisms, and strengthening local institutions to prevent future violence.

Hon. Muntaka urged the committee to conduct its duties impartially, transparently, and inclusively. He also stressed the need to engage with all stakeholders, including traditional authorities, opinion leaders, civil society, and the security agencies, to rebuild peace and trust in Gbiniyiri and its surrounding communities.

The Minister also encouraged them to leverage partnerships with civil society organisations, development partners, and faith-based institutions as they carry out their tasks.

The Committee is headed by Mr. Emmanuel Habuka Bombande, and has members such as Hon. Alhaji Collins Dauda (MP, Chair, Parliament Committee on Lands & Natural Resources, Rev. Fr. Lazarus Annyereh (Chair, Savannah Regional Peace Council) and Dr. Festus Aubyn (West Africa Network for Peacebuilding),

The rest are Sylvia Horname Noagbesenu Esq. (Ag. Director, Women, Youth, Peace and Security Institute, Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre), Prof. Ramatu Alhassan (Dept. of Agric. Economics and Agribusiness, University of Ghana), and Dr. George Amoh (Executive Secretary, National Peace Council) as members.

In his remarks, Mr. Bombande expressed deep gratitude for the trust placed in the Committee and acknowledged the gravity of their responsibility and task ahead. He emphasised the Committee’s commitment to delivering actionable recommendations to the Government that will support the affected communities.

Story by Hajara Fuseini

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