Mahama Ayariga, Majority Leader and Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, has issued a strong condemnation of recent military actions in Bawku.
In a statement released on 14th July 2025, Hon. Ayariga decried what he described as the “unacceptable act of destruction” of the statue of the Zugran of the Kusaag Traditional Area, Asigri Abugrago Azoka II, by military personnel. He demanded an immediate investigation by the senior military hierarchy into the incident.
He also condemned the military’s alleged brutality on 13th July, which resulted in deadly confrontations. While criticizing these actions, Hon. Ayariga equally condemned the violent gun attack by unknown youth on a vehicle escorted by soldiers, stressing that such violence must cease.
Appealing for calm, he urged the Kusasis youth not to retaliate, assuring them that the Government is taking steps to investigate infiltration into the military’s ranks by elements attempting to destabilize Bawku.
Hon. Ayariga extended his condolences to the bereaved families and those affected by the violence, describing the events as “unfortunate and deadly.”
