Mahama Ayariga, the Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, has alleged that the National Security Minister receives GH¢18 million each quarter to address the ongoing conflict in Bawku.

Mr Ayariga asserted that the Akufo-Addo government, particularly the National Security Ministry, is profiting from the suffering of the people of Bawku.

He emphasised that the government is exploiting the conflict for financial gain while the people of Bawku continue to endure poverty and hardship.

According to Mr Ayariga, the GH¢18 million provided quarterly is intended to fund various security operations and initiatives aimed at restoring peace and stability in Bawku.

He expressed concerns that these funds may not be reaching their intended targets or being used efficiently.

“For a long time, Bawku has been grappling with insecurity which I believe was largely created by the promises of the NPP and the report I have received which very reliable and credible document I have cited indicate that the National Security Minister takes GHS18 million quarterly in name of dealing with the Bawku conflict which means that every month, National Security Minister takes GHS6 million in the name of dealing with the Bawku security problem while the people are struggling in poverty,” he stated in an interview on Waezor TV on Sunday, August 4.

The Bawku conflict, a longstanding and complex issue rooted in ethnic and chieftaincy disputes, has led to numerous casualties and widespread instability in the region.

Efforts to resolve the conflict have involved multiple stakeholders, including government agencies, traditional leaders, and civil society organisations.