Mr. Mahama Ayariga, MP for Bawku Central, condemned military brutality against civilians in Bawku on March 18, 2025. He called for accountability from the military and urged cooperation in investigating recent violence. Ayariga extended condolences to the bereaved family of a military personnel while stressing the need for peace in the area.
Mr. Mahama Ayariga, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, has issued a strong condemnation of military brutalities in Bawku that took place on March 18, 2025. He expressed particular concern for the impact of the violence on innocent civilians, including vulnerable groups such as women, children, and the elderly while emphasizing the need for accountability from military forces.
In his statement distributed to the Ghana News Agency, Mr. Ayariga asserted that while he regrets the tragic accidental killing of a military personnel by an unknown gunman, he firmly denounces the military’s violent actions against civilians. He characterized the military’s behavior as “unacceptable” and described the ransacking and assaults on innocent people as unjustifiable.
Ayariga called upon both the leadership of Bawku and the military to engage collaboratively in investigating the death of the military personnel without reverting to violence. He extended condolences to the bereaved family of the fallen soldier and expressed sympathy for those affected by the military’s violent actions.
Furthermore, he highlighted the necessity for collective efforts in resolving the situation in Bawku, showing confidence in the influence of His Majesty, the Asantehene Otumfuo Nana Osei Tutu II, to restore peace and end the ongoing violence. This statement reiterates Ayariga’s commitment to addressing military brutality, noted previously during a similar incident in 2023 when he condemned military actions in the Upper East Region as “barbaric and unacceptable.”
Mr. Mahama Ayariga’s condemnation of military brutality in Bawku emphasizes the urgency for accountability regarding military actions against civilians. His call for collaboration between local leadership and military forces seeks to foster peace and resolution in the community. Ayariga’s consistent stance against such violence reinforces his dedication to protecting the rights of innocent civilians.
Original Source: gna.org.gh
