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Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, the Member of Parliament for Asawase and Minister-Designate for the Interior, has vowed to prioritise efforts to restore lasting peace in Bawku, a town in Ghana’s Upper East region plagued by recurrent chieftaincy conflicts.
During his vetting before the Parliamentary Appointments Committee on Friday, January 24, Muntaka expressed his commitment to addressing the root causes of the conflict in collaboration with the Chieftaincy and Local Government Ministries.
“I will be very interested in assisting the president to achieve the vision he promised the people of Bawku—that he will do everything humanly possible to ensure peace returns. Not only in Bawku but in all other areas across the country facing similar challenges,” Muntaka stated.
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The nominee emphasised the importance of working closely with government agencies, traditional authorities, and other stakeholders to achieve lasting peace.
He proposed engaging the National and Regional Houses of Chiefs to codify lines of succession, a measure he believes will help prevent future chieftaincy disputes.
“If the line of succession is clearly documented, it will take away doubt and make it easier to address disagreements,” he explained.
Muntaka also called for a broader national discussion on the future of chieftaincy in Ghana.
“The time has come for us to approach this issue dispassionately and call for a conference on the future of our chieftaincy. Together, we can create solutions that will bring peace to Bawku and other areas within the country facing the same challenges,” he said.
He assured Ghanaians that, if confirmed as Interior Minister, he would collaborate effectively with traditional leaders, local authorities, and other stakeholders to ensure peace in Bawku is not only restored but sustained.
“We must collaborate effectively to address these issues. With commitment and teamwork, I am confident we can bring permanent peace to Bawku,” he concluded.
