In a recent discussion on Joy News, Kofi Bentil, the Senior Vice President of IMANI Africa, emphasized the urgent need for military intervention in Bawku due to the deteriorating security situation. Bentil described the crisis as having escalated to a “war-like” state, suggesting that traditional methods of mediation and policing are no longer effective.
Bentil argued that parties involved in the conflict are increasingly reliant on force to achieve their objectives, hindering any potential for successful negotiation. “Negotiation is only viable when the parties recognize it as a better or cheaper alternative,” he asserted, pointing out the repeated failures in mediation and policing efforts.
Highlighting the inadequacy of current measures, Bentil mentioned reports of the Inspector General of Police’s vehicle being targeted during the unrest, showcasing the severity of the crisis. He urged the authorities to consider deploying military forces to restore stability in the region, stating, “The military is trained to take territory, hold it, and impose peace.”
Bentil called for a strategic reevaluation of Ghana’s crisis management approach, stressing the necessity of immediate military action to prevent further escalation and restore peace in Bawku.
Source: https://www.ghanaweb.com/
