The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference has issued a plea for parties involved in the ongoing conflicts in Bawku and Kalba‑Gbinyiri to renounce violence and turn to dialogue, reconciliation and peaceful coexistence.
In a communiqué released after its annual Plenary Assembly, which convened from 3 to 14 November at the Divine Providence Pastoral Centre in Jamasi, the bishops warned that persistent communal tensions threaten human lives, community cohesion, livelihoods and national security, while undermining prospects for peace and development.
While acknowledging a recent reduction in violence in the affected areas, the bishops stressed the need for sustained efforts to secure lasting peace, calling for justice, mutual recognition, confidence‑building and the protection of all affected communities.
They specifically demanded the full and faithful implementation of the recommendations contained in the report on the Kalba‑Gbinyiri conflict, warning against selective application or undue delay.
The call follows the February 2026 delivery of the final report by the Gbinyiri Mediation Committee, established in September 2025 to promote dialogue and peaceful coexistence between the Lobi/Birifor and Gonja communities in the Savannah Region after renewed clashes in the Sawla‑Tuna‑Kalba area.
Minister for the Interior Muntaka Mohammed‑Mubarak has received the report and is expected to act on its findings. The bishops urge all parties to prioritise peaceful engagement and work toward resolving the underlying issues that continue to threaten stability in the region.
