Story: Abddul Razak Mohammed
His Royal Highness, Ubor Bowan John Mateer Sakojim IV, The Paramount Chief for Saboba Traditional Area, has called for peace to prevail in Zogbie, Mion District, Northern Region of Ghana following the resent reported eruption of violence in the said community.
He has also called on all Dagombas and Konkonbas to at this difficult times, treat the most unfortunate incident as localized and isolated and never as war between the two ethnic groups.
“It is with deep regret that I, Ubor Bowan John Mateer Sakojim IV, Paramount Chief of the Saboba Traditional Area, address the recent clashes between Dagombas and Konkombas in the farming community of Zogbie, in the Mion District of the Northern Region of Ghana.
“These clashes, which took place on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, over a parcel of land, have unfortunately led to the loss of precious human lives.
“It is crucial that the youth refrain from making inflammatory comments that have the potential to escalate the situation. Furthermore, I urge everyone to refrain from posting falsehoods and unverified information on social media, as these actions can only serve to worsen the conflict.
‘Adherence to the rule of law is essential during these trying times. The Northern Region requires a peaceful and stable environment to foster development. I implore the security services detailed to restore peace to act with firmness and fairness towards all individuals involved.
“A thorough investigation must be conducted to bring the perpetrators of these acts to justice. I also call upon the chiefs and opinion leaders within the affected areas to take active steps to initiate dialogue between the feuding factions.
“Open communication and understanding are key to achieving lasting peace in our communities. Dagombas and Konkombas must not view each other as enemies. Instead, we must unite to combat our common adversaries: poverty and underdevelopment. By working together, we can build a better future for our people”
These were contained in a Press Release issued at the Palace of the Paramount Chief in Saboba,Thursday.
In its 0fficial statement issued and signed by its Director of Communications earlier in Tamale, Wednesday, the Dagbon Youth Association (DAYA) on its part had also observed with sadness, a rising tension in the Mion Traditional Area.
“We understand the tensions are due to a land dispute between Konkombas and Mion Palace. This has fast become a Konkomba-Dagomba issue according to social media commentators.
“Unconfirmed report, the statement noted, has it that this has resulted in loss of lives and injuries from both Konkombas and Dagombas. There has however been a deployment of heavy security from REGSEC to contain the situation.
“DAYA wishes to urge everyone living around the area as well as travelers along Sang-Yendi stretch of the Tamale-Yendi Road to be circumspect but remain calm and cooperate with the security personnel.
“We also wish to caution social media commentators to avoid discussing the issue and calling for social media war between Dagombas and Konkombas” the statement added.
