Ghana’s Defence Minister, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has confirmed that the government will reconstruct the vandalized statue of the Zugran of the Kusaug Traditional Area in Bawku, following tensions that erupted in the region earlier this month.
The statue was destroyed during a confrontation between military personnel and local youth on 13 July, an incident that has deepened unrest in the conflict-prone area.
Addressing the issue in Accra on 21 July, Dr. Boamah described the reconstruction as a move toward reconciliation and cultural respect. “Government has decided to take necessary measures to reconstruct the statue,” he stated, underscoring the administration’s commitment to mending ties with affected communities.
The Defence Minister also stressed that Ghana’s security forces remain on high alert to prevent any escalation of tensions. “The Ghana Armed Forces is actively monitoring developments… to ensure any potential escalation is swiftly contained,” he affirmed.
Dr. Boamah reiterated President John Mahama’s two-pronged strategy, which focuses on fostering dialogue among conflicting parties while taking firm action against individuals exploiting chieftaincy disputes to fuel violence.
“Ghana remains safe, peaceful, and stable,” Dr. Boamah added, aligning his comments with the government’s broader reset agenda, which seeks to balance peace-building efforts with robust law enforcement.
The reconstruction of the statue is expected to serve as both a symbolic and practical step toward restoring harmony in Bawku, where recurring tensions have challenged the government’s efforts to stabilize the area.
Authorities say the rebuilding process will move swiftly as part of broader initiatives to foster reconciliation while ensuring that security forces remain positioned to uphold order.
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