The Catholic Bishop of the Navrongo-Bolgatanga Diocese, Most Reverend Alfred Agyenta, has called on political leaders to be honest with Ghanaians if they do not have a viable solution to the longstanding Bawku conflict.
According to him, transparency and sincerity are critical to finding lasting peace in the area, which continues to suffer from deep-seated ethnic tensions and periodic violence.
Speaking during a meeting with the Upper East Regional Minister, Donatus Akamugri Atanga, on peace-building efforts in Bawku, Most Reverend Agyenta reaffirmed the Church’s dedication to fostering peace.
He noted that the Catholic Church is willing to take a frontline role in the peace process but stressed the need for genuine collaboration and honest commitment from political actors.
“We are not competing with the government. We are working to see how the human being can be helped, and it is first and foremost to fear God, and in doing so, you will be able to transform his environment. We have been doing that part of our job.
“I have heard your plea, but we also want to say again that if the solution is not by politics and that the politicians have no solution, then they have to make that very clear and we see how best we can work. Otherwise, we are not doing go any where,” he stated.