The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has presented key recommendations in his mediation report on the protracted Bawku conflict, describing them as critical steps toward restoring lasting peace in Bawku and the wider Kusasi traditional area.
The report was formally presented to President John Dramani Mahama on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at the Jubilee House.
Among the Asantehene’s recommendations, he stated that the enskinnment of Mr. Seidu Abagare as Bawku Naba cannot stand, citing both national and international security concerns.
“I have impressed upon my brother Nayiri to accept that recognition by law in appreciation of the enduring brotherhood that has existed between our two kingdoms, to ensure lasting peace and eliminate the national and international security threats that my brother himself is so concerned about.
I have been candid with my brother Nayiri that the purported enskinment of Mr Seidu Abagare as Bawku Naba can’t stand. I believe my brother Nayiri has come to terms with the difficulties that we have posed to achieve the lasting peace he desires,” he said.
He recommended that no government should arrest Seidu Abagare out of respect for Nayiri, adding that Abagare should either be recalled to Nalerigu to take on another traditional role at the Nayiri’s palace, assisted by the state, or remain in Bawku as an ordinary citizen, but must not assume the title of Bawku Naba.
The Asantehene also urged the Nayiri to uphold the law by recognising Asigri Abugrago Azorka as the lawful Bawku Naba and head of the Kusasi traditional area.
“I recommend my brother Nayiri accept the law as presently constituted, recognising Asigri Abugrago Azorka as the chief of Bawku and head chief of the Kusasi traditional area. We chiefs, no matter how exalted, do not live above the Constitution of Ghana and the law duly enacted and affirmed by the court; accordingly, the law which recognises Asigri Abugrago Azorka must be enforced by the government of Ghana until it is lawfully changed in accordance with the 1992 Constitution or reviewed by the Supreme Court of Ghana,” he added.
He emphasised that the government must enforce the law and take action against anyone challenging the lawful authority of Asigri Abugrago Azorka, describing this as critical to restoring and maintaining peace in the Kusasi traditional area.
