The National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, popularly known as Nana B, has launched a sharp critique against former President John Dramani Mahama, accusing him of aggravating the volatile security situation in Bawku through what he described as “reckless political posturing.”

Speaking during an interview on Citi FM’s Eyewitness News on Wednesday, April 16, Nana B expressed deep concern over the ongoing violent clashes that have claimed multiple lives, including the recent killing of two police officers — an incident that has sparked national outrage and debate.

Doubts Over Police Narrative

Nana B questioned the official account provided by the Ghana Police Service, suggesting that the explanation offered downplays the true nature of the violence in the conflict-ridden town.

“The Bawku issue is spiraling out of control. Shockingly, even the IGP looked shaken during his visit there. Two police officers have been shot dead, and I doubt the police’s official narrative reflects what truly happened,” he asserted.

According to Nana B, contrary to the police’s armed robbery claims, the attacks appeared to be deliberate assaults on security personnel.

Mahama Accused of Fanning Division for Political Gain

Nana B went further to link the escalating crisis to former President Mahama’s alleged political maneuvering, accusing him of aligning with a specific faction in the Bawku dispute for electoral advantage during his tenure.

“President Mahama did reckless politics with the Bawku situation. He openly claimed there’s always peace in Bawku under an NDC government, but now the facts tell a different story. He threw his support behind a particular faction for votes, and today the consequences of that political gamble are plain to see,” he charged.

Otumfuo’s Mediation: A Sign of Deep-Rooted Crisis

The NPP’s National Organiser also pointed out that the current administration’s decision to enlist Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II as a mediator is evidence of how dire the situation has become — and, in his view, a direct result of the foundations laid by Mahama’s alleged factional alignment.

“We now have to rely on Otumfuo Osei Tutu II to calm the waters. This shows the extent of damage Mahama’s actions caused in Bawku,” Nana B concluded.

The Bawku conflict, a long-standing ethno-political and chieftaincy dispute, has seen waves of deadly violence in recent years, raising fresh questions about the effectiveness of national peacebuilding and security strategies.