Wenchi: Miss Gloria Opoku Gyamfi, the Wenchi Municipal Chief Executive in the Bono Region, has appealed for humanitarian aid as hundreds of people flee their homes in the Savannah Region to the Municipality for refuge. She reported that as of Wednesday, August 27, 2025, approximately 650 residents had fled their homes and arrived at Subinso Number Two in the Municipality for shelter following the ethnic clashes in Gbinyiri in the Sawla/Tuna/Kalba District of the Savannah Region.
According to Ghana News Agency, the clash erupted on Sunday, August 24, 2025, over a disputed piece of land and has since claimed about 10 lives, leaving several others injured. Speaking in an interview with the media at Wenchi, Ms. Gyamfi emphasized the urgent need for assistance to address the immediate needs and alleviate the suffering of the conflict-affected population.
Ms. Gyamfi noted that many of the displaced individuals are children and women who require food, clothing, and other life necessities. She called on development partners, philanthropic organizations and individuals, corporate and religious bodies, NGOs, and wealthy individuals to extend their support.
She also mentioned that with assistance from some traditional authorities, the affected people have been provided with shelter and 24-hour police security, urging residents in the area to remain calm. Nonetheless, she highlighted the need for additional supplies such as tents, blankets, detergents, and other consumables, describing the clash as unfortunate.
