Lambussie: Professor Titus Kofi Beyuo, the Member of Parliament (MP) for the Lambussie constituency, has called for peace, unity and calm in the district following an outbreak of ethnic clashes that claimed one life and causing severe injuries to four persons and destruction of property. Properties destroyed included five motorbikes, one motorking and one house, all getting burnt completely. The ethnic clashes emanated between the Sissala and Dagaati in Sina, a community in the constituency.
According to Ghana News Agency, the MP extended condolences to the bereaved family, while commending the District Security Council for their swift action in maintaining peace in the area. He urged the council to improve security to prevent escalation and called on all parties to recommit to the peace-building process led by the Lambussie Traditional Council. He emphasized the importance of unity and peaceful coexistence, noting that the district's cultural diversity and tradition of peace were worth preserving.
Mr Naawulle Ireneous Basingbie, the Lambussie District Chief Executive (DCE), in an interview with Ghana News Agency (GNA) echoed the MP's call, stating that peace and unity were essential for the district development and progress, as well as prerequisite efforts to drive positive change. 'Peace and unity is key, and we must work together, hand in hand, eliminating tribalism within ourselves and focus on the development of the district,' he said. He emphasized that the district required collective efforts since peace and unity were needed to drive the development and progress of the district.
He urged residents to put aside tribal differences and work together to drive development in the district. 'We must put aside tribal differences and unite as one people to drive development in our district,' the DCE emphasised. He stressed that peace and unity were essential for sustainable development and urged the two tribes to come together in order to ensure peace and unity in the community. 'Let us unite, by building peace and unity together towards our district development and progress,' he said.
