Minority Calls for Urgent Briefing on Rising Conflicts in Northern and Bono Areas

The Minority in Parliament is calling for an urgent national security briefing following recent violent conflicts and rising insecurity in parts of the country.

According to the caucus, the clashes have resulted in deaths, mass displacement, and growing anxiety among affected communities.

Raising the concern on the floor of Parliament, the Minority Spokesperson on Defence and Interior, John Ntim Fordjour, highlighted the crisis in Binyuri in the Northern Region and renewed chieftaincy tensions in Sampa in the Bono Region.

He said the situation in Binyuri has triggered a severe humanitarian emergency, forcing thousands of residents to flee their homes in search of safety.

“The conflict that took place in Binyuri resulted in an estimated 10,000 people fleeing to Burkina Faso, another 13,000 to the Ivory Coast, and over 48,000 residents displaced within the Sola-Kalba-Tuna and Bolonbamboi districts,” he stated.

Fordjour described the developments as alarming and stressed the need for Parliament to take interest in the welfare and security of citizens affected by the unrest.

He also referenced the violent incident in Sampa, which led to multiple deaths and heightened community tensions.

“It is important that as a matter of urgency, within the next week, the Minister for the Interior and the Minister now responsible for Defense must appear before this House to give us updates,” he urged.

The Deputy Minority Whip added that safeguarding human life must remain Parliament’s top priority.

“Lives are more important, security is more important than anything else that we demand accountability on. It will be highly irresponsible on our part if we do not show concern for compatriots who have now become refugees,” he said.

The Minority insists that an immediate briefing is necessary to determine the scale of the conflicts and what measures government is taking to restore peace and stability in the affected regions.