Alan Kyerematen, an independent running for president, has cautioned the soldiers dispatched to Bawku to assist in maintaining security and making sure that the local population lives in harmony.
He requested that they maintain their professional demeanor in order to safeguard others’ lives without wasting any.
In a declaration, he said, “Like many Ghanaians, the unfortunate killing of three men by the soldiers from the Ghana Armed Forces in Bawku, as confirmed by the military in a press release dated 20th January, 2024 that it was an action taken to neutralise some assailants, troubled my heart greatly. The innocent, hardworking, and kind-hearted people of Bawku deserve to live in peace and harmony. Living in fear and a constant sense of insecurity is the worst thing that can happen to every human being.”
“I, therefore, wish to humbly admonish the respected military personnel who have been posted to Bawku to help provide security, and ensure that the good people of Bawku live in peace, to continue to act professionally to indeed ensure that no human life is wasted while protecting their lives. Our ultimate duty to God and country is to protect the lives of the people there”
“Let us not cease to be mindful that every human life is as precious and priceless as ours. Let’s therefore learn to be each other’s keeper and continue to work towards a lasting peace in the Bawku area and beyond.”
Like many Ghanaians, the unfortunate killing of three men by the soldiers from the Ghana Armed Forces in Bawku, as confirmed by the military in a press release dated 20th January, 2024 that it was an action taken to neutralise some assailants, troubled my heart greatly.
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— Alan John Kyerematen (@AlanKyerematen) January 21, 2024
In order to provide security at Bawku, former President John Dramani Mahama also advocated for tight cooperation between the police and the military.
The three men who were killed in recent shootings in the Bawku municipality saddened and disturbed Mr. Mahama.
In a statement, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer said, “I am deeply saddened and disturbed by recent developments in the Bawku municipality and the killing of three men, as confirmed by soldiers from the Ghana Armed Forces.”
