Majority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for South Dayi, Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor, has made a passionate call to the youth of Bawku, urging them to lay down their arms and help restore peace to the conflict-ridden area.
Speaking on The KeyPoints on TV3, Dafeamekpor underscored the heavy toll that years of unrest have taken on the region, stressing that the time has come to choose dialogue and unity over violence and division.
“My prayer to the young people of Bawku is that even in law, a time comes that litigation ends, a time comes when conflicts or disagreements must end,” he said, urging the youth to embrace peaceful coexistence for the sake of their community’s future.
He lamented how persistent insecurity has severely hampered development efforts, leaving critical infrastructure projects stalled and basic services out of reach.
“When there is conflict and insecurity, roads cannot be fixed, electricity connections to communities cannot be done. Traders won’t bring their wares because of fear of being attacked. Teachers cannot be transferred there,” he pointed out.
His comments come amid renewed state efforts, including engagements by the Inspector-General of Police, to restore calm in Bawku and initiate development interventions.
However, Dafeamekpor believes true and lasting peace must come from the ground up, with young people playing a central role in ending the cycle of violence.
Bawku has endured decades of ethnic tensions, with clashes frequently displacing residents and undermining progress. Dafeamekpor’s message adds to growing voices calling for reconciliation and a return to stability.
