The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has ended his mediation efforts in the Bawku chieftaincy conflict, urging the parties to prepare their supporters for a permanent end to violence as they are “one people.”
Asantehene made the call on Monday, December 1, 2025, at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi, where he presided over a landmark face-to-face meeting between the contending parties.
According to the press release by his Chief of Staff, Kofi Badu, the King thanked both sides for their civility and maturity, stressing the inevitability of coexistence.
“He urged the leaders to start preparing the minds of their supporters to embrace the outcome of the mediation and be prepared to put an end permanently to violence and disorder in their communities,” .
His Majesty announced that he would submit his report with his proposals to His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama in the next few days,” the release stated.
The King hopes the President will “act expeditiously” and convene a formal meeting of all parties to announce the mediation outcome. it states.
