President John Dramani Mahama has expressed confidence in the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II to help restore peace in Bawku through his mediation efforts.

He commended the Asantehene for his successful leadership in resolving the 16-year-old Dagbon chieftaincy conflict, which brought lasting peace to the area and expressed hope that similar progress could be made in Bawku under Otumfuo’s guidance.

The President made these remarks when the Asantehene led a delegation of eminent chiefs to pay a courtesy call on the President on Monday, June 2.

“Through your steady hand and moral support, as chair of the committee of eminent chiefs, you led Dagbon from years of painful division into an era of reconciliation and renewed leadership.

“You stepped forward to assist our nation in another moment of great need. Your Majesty’s unwavering efforts to mediate the Bawku conflict, though complex and challenging, offer our country a renewed sense of hope through quiet diplomacy and cultural sensitivity and unwavering resolve. You are helping to pave the way towards peace in one of the most fragile areas of our Republic. I wish you well in this endeavour, and we all have confidence that lasting peace will come to Bawku.”