KUSASI STUDENTS DEPLORE BAWKU CRISIS (PAGE 22)

Story: Joe Okyere, Cape Coast

THE University of Cape Coast (UCC) branch of the National Union of Kusasi Students has deplored the recent escalation of violent clashes at Bawku, and called for an end to the wanton destruction of lives and property.
The union also called on the government to come out with the truth about the Afare Commission's findings and the two rulings on the case and issue a White Paper to ensure a lasting peace in the area.
At a press conference at the UCC, the union noted that such a declaration by the government would be a hallmark of good governance and the rule of law, and that it was only speaking the truth that the government would be seen to be protecting its citizens in the area.
The union urged politicians to desist from exploiting the situation for their parochial interest.
It reminded politicians that there was only one Paramount chief of Bawku in the name of Naba Abugrago Azoka II, who should be recognised as such and desist from the adoration of the so-called Mamprusi regent.
The union called on the committee set up to investigate the recent crisis to look at the due process and advise the government on a lasting solution to the crisis.
A former Organiser of the Upper East Students Union of the UCC, Mr Michael Adobiri Asabiri, expressed regret at the crisis, and appealed to all and sundry to bury their differences for peace to prevail towards the rapid development of the area.
The President of the Upper East Students Union, Mr Solomon Atenga, urged the feuding factions to take the development of the area into consideration and reconcile, stressing that they must channel all their energies rather into useful ventures instead of attacking one other.