Salisu Bi-Awuribe, the Minister-Designate for the Savannah Region, has vowed to employ a research-driven approach to uncover the root causes of conflicts in the region and resolve them through dialogue and collaboration.
Speaking during his vetting by Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Friday, January 31, 2025, Bi-Awuribe emphasised the inevitability of conflicts in human interactions but expressed optimism about his ability to address them effectively.
In his opening remarks, Bi-Awuribe acknowledged that conflicts are an intrinsic part of human behaviour and social interactions.
However, he was quick to stress that the key to managing conflicts lies in understanding their underlying causes and addressing them at their roots.
Bi-Awuribe emphasised that conflicts in the Savannah Region, like in other parts of Ghana, often arise from misunderstandings, communication gaps, and competing interests.
He asserted that without a comprehensive understanding of the specific issues at play, it is difficult to formulate effective solutions.
“Conflicts are part of human behaviour and in many instances, when you identify the source or the cause of the conflicts, it is easy to resolve them and so I intend to identify the cause of conflicts and resolve them.
“Some of the conflicts that exist are nothing but communication gaps between the Member of Parliament for the area whom the people voted for and are always contacting and an appointed DCE who might not have participated actively even in getting the MP and the government elected.”
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