The mediation according to the Union must be honest, principled and fair, and must not ignore or distort the clear historical and legal records for convenience or political correctness.

This was contained in a statement signed by Dr Mumuni Sharon, Secretary of KUDU, copied to the Ghanaian Times and addressed to the Interior Minister, Muntaka Mo­hammed-Mubarak, titled: ‘Clarifying the Path to True Justice and Peace in Bawku.’

The Kusaas Diaspora Union (KUDU) appreciates the Interior Minister’s expression of empathy and condemnation of the recent horrific killings in Bawku Tradition­al Area, especially the gruesome murder of a woman and her four children in Binduri, during his visit to Bronx, New York, USA, where he addressed a gathering of North­erners in the diaspora. We call on all stakeholders to follow suit and condemn these ongoing inhumane acts in Bawku.

“The idea of ‘everyone feeling like a winner’ must not come at the expense of the truth, nor should it be used to create false parity between the rightful custodians and any challenger to that legitimacy,” the statement read.

“We urge the Interior Minister and the government of Ghana to uphold the principles of justice and truth in the mediation process,” the statement added.

The Union also called on all stakeholders, including Ghanaians, the international community, and peace and justice advocates to support a peaceful resolution that respects their historical truth and dignity.

KUDU further reiterated their commitment to peace, harmony, and unity in Bawku, stating unequiv­ocally that “the Kusasis are entering this mediation process to discuss peaceful coexistence with the other ethnic groups in Bawku and not the ownership of the land and the skin. There shall be no negotiations over the legitimate identity or traditional authority of the Kusasi people in Bawku.”

KUDU appreciated the Interior Minister’s expression of empathy and condemnation of the killings and welcomed the role of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, in facilitating a peaceful resolution where “everyone will feel like a winner.”

“Our dignity, history, and rightful landowners of Bawku are not up for sacrifice on the altar of con­venience. We are committed to a peaceful resolution that upholds jus­tice and respects our historical truth, and we urge all stakeholders to join us in telling the truth to power. Let the truth lead the way to peace,” the statement concluded.

Kusaas Diaspora Union (KUDU) was officially launched on January this year to spearhead global unity and development for the Kusaas people which had France, Ghana, Italy, Norway, the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland and the United States in participation