Bunkpurugu MP advocates road map for peace

Mr Boar made the call in an interview with the Ghana News Agency on Saturday to explain the steps being taken to find a lasting solution to the clashes between the two ethnic groups.

He suggested the need for the tackling of the underlying causes of ignorance, abject poverty and cultural barriers that bred antagonism, suspicion and apprehension among the people to end the conflict.

Mr Boar noted that the unique culture and background of the people called for an elaborate plan and broader consultations to make Kpemali conflict free.

He said what people needed to understand was that the recent clash in the area was not a war between Bimobas and Konkombas, as had been speculated in the media.

“The two groups are playmates and have been co-habiting for centuries. There is a strong bond between them. The impression created in the public domain that there is a fight between Bimobas and Konkombas is wrong and does not help in finding long-lasting peace because it creates unnecessary tension and apprehension in other parts of the country,” he said.

Mr Boar appealed to journalists to be circumspect in the use of words in their reportage in order not to touch the sensitivity of the people.

He added that the media should not only be interested in reporting on the causes, history and the outcome of the conflict but equally help prescribe solutions to the problem.

The MP applauded the Northern Regional Security Council for restoring calm to the community and appealed to opinion leaders, traditional rulers and the youth to support the security agencies to maintain peace.

Mr Boar spoke against the destruction of lives and property which often accompanied such conflicts and asked the government to commit resources to address the economic and social challenges fueling such security problems. - GNA