A high-powered government delegation, led by the Minister for the Interior, Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, met with the King and Overlord of Gonjaland, Yagbonwura Bii-Kunuto Jewu Soale I, to discuss the recent violent clashes in Gbiniyiri, located in the Tuna Kalba District of the Savannah Region. The closed-door meeting aimed to find a lasting solution to the conflict, which has resulted in multiple casualties, property destruction, and the displacement of thousands of residents.
After the meeting, Minister Muntaka reaffirmed the government’s strong commitment to restoring peace and urged all stakeholders, particularly traditional leaders and the youth, to support the peace process. “Everyone has genuine concerns. What talking can resolve, guns cannot. After our lengthy discussions, we are hopeful that the agreements reached will be honoured by all sides so that peace can return,” he stated.
To reinforce stability, the government has stepped up security operations in the area, with joint patrols by immigration officers, the police, and the military along the border stretch.
The Interior Minister also disclosed that Ghana is working closely with neighbouring Burkina Faso and Côte d’Ivoire to prevent the conflict from spilling across borders.
“We are engaging our colleagues across the borders for all of us to hold the line and ensure this conflict does not spread,” he noted.
Hon. Muntaka further revealed that President John Dramani Mahama is deeply concerned about the situation and has directed urgent measures to restore calm.
“The President is showing leadership and pushing to ensure this conflict is resolved as soon as possible so peace will be restored,” he stressed.
The Gbiniyiri clashes have left several people dead, properties destroyed, and many residents displaced, with humanitarian concerns mounting.
