The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, will today, Monday, April 28, restart his peace mediation between the two groups involved in the longstanding Bawku conflict.

This new push for peace follows an affirmation from former President John Mahama, who reiterated his administration’s full backing of the Asantehene’s leadership in restoring unity and peace in the region.

On April 15, Otumfuo formally announced that the critical mediation sessions would take place from April 28 to May 1 at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi.

These meetings are seen as essential to resolving the ongoing turmoil in Bawku.

Meanwhile, Colonel Festus Aboagye (Retired), a distinguished security expert, has called for greater support for Otumfuo’s initiative, stressing the importance of embracing multi-track diplomacy to strengthen the peace process.

In an opinion piece published today, Colonel Aboagye urged a more inclusive approach to the mediation, calling for the involvement of various national stakeholders such as diaspora leaders, youth advocates, and women’s peacebuilding networks.

He believes that a broader, multi-dimensional strategy will result in a more sustainable and inclusive solution to the conflict.

“Support Otumfuo Osei Tutu II’s mediation through multi-track diplomacy, incorporating diaspora leaders, youth influencers, and women’s peacebuilding networks,” he proposed.

He also cautioned that traditional diplomatic efforts alone might not be enough to resolve the deep divisions that have fueled the protracted conflict.