Originally scheduled for this week, the discussions were to be led by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, as part of ongoing efforts to bring peace to the Upper East Region.
The peace talks began on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, with separate meetings between the traditional ruler and representatives of the Mamprusi and Kusasi factions.
According to sources familiar with the discussions, who spoke to Asaase Radio and monitored by GhanaWeb, described the opening day as “cordial and productive,” setting a hopeful tone for the broader mediation process.
The talks, scheduled to run from April 28 to May 1, 2025, have been pushed to next week to allow further consultations to ensure a more structured dialogue.
Representatives from the palace said the delay is to strengthen them to end the longstanding conflict.
Meanwhile, President John Dramani Mahama has expressed his full support for the Otumfuo-led process, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to backing traditional and national efforts aimed at restoring calm to the troubled region.
Otumfuo’s involvement has been widely welcomed as a neutral and respected voice capable of bridging divides and fostering reconciliation in the region.
