State
of Emergency in Dagbon extended
Parliament resolves to ratify agreement
State of
This is the
seventh time that Parliament has approved the extension of the state of
emergency since its proclamation on 27 March following the clash between the Andani and Abudu Royal families
of the Dagbon Traditional Area.
Dr Kwame Addo-Kufuor, Minister of Defence
and Acting Minister of the Interior, who moved the motion for the resolution,
said the facts and circumstances giving rise to the declaration of the State of
He said
mistrust and suspicion among both Andani and Abudu gates persist and that they are suspected to be to be
heavily armed, hence the need for security vigilance. He said government was
studying the Wuako Commission's report for
appropriate action to be taken.
"Whilst
waiting for government to issue a white paper on the report, it is important to
maintain the State of
Dr Addo-Kufuor said the curfew in the area has been amended
from
He said the
security personnel have stepped up their mobile patrols to ensure that peace is
not disturbed during the period. "In the event of the release of the
government white paper on the Wauku Commission
report, there would be the need for reinforcement on the strength of the
security personnel in the area..."
He said
government is completely neutral in this conflict and would do everything
within its powers to study and implement recommendations in the Wuaku Commission's Report and the mediation efforts of
other personalities. Dr Addo-Kufuor said, "it is important that leaders of the people of Dagbon do not
bequeath a legacy of hatred to the present and future generations."
He said
government was ready to support them in the reconciliation effort, development
and peace. The Acting Minister praised the media for its positive and
restrained role over the last month.
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Parliament resolves to ratify agreement
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