Economic activities progressing steadily in Bawku

A painstaking investigation conducted by Radio Ghana reveals that business activities in the business district of Bawku and its immediate environs were picking up as a result of the gradual return of peace in the area. Some banking institutions whose operation came to a halt due to the recent reprisal and retaliatory attack have resolved to resume their operations. New businesses have sprang up whilst the old ones have been revitalized following the peace in the municipality. Subsequently, Authorities of some smaller financial institutions particularly, theSavings and Loans confirmed to Radio Ghana that business is progressing steadily since there are no looming threats to their operations. According to them they are looking forward to better days ahead. Moreover, a careful observation during a brief tour through the municipality saw some business structures being reconstructed. Some include structures that were burnt during the heat of the conflict that saw several properties being destroyed.  A resident of Bawku who owns a chain of Businesses, TankoAkologo confirmed to Radio Ghana that business activities in the municipality was flourishing and would improve tremendously if the current prevailing peace is maintained. MrAkologo who is also an  Executive Member of the ruling NDC added that almost all his businesses collapsed because of the disturbances that rocked the  Municipality from 2008, but with the gradual peace process all  have  been revived. According to him, the people of Bawku have come to the realization that retaliatory tendencies is not the best solution to the attainment of peace, stating that even the stones in Bawku are tired of the conflict. He said if people are made to be conscious of the devastating effect of conflict, they will be mindful of their actions. He noted that if people are busily engaged in their work and private businesses, they will under no circumstance fuel or contribute to conflict either physically of financially. Mr.Akologo later gave a brief devastating assessment of the conflict in Bawku and wished that no community in Northern Ghana experience the same unfortunate event.   Mr.Akologo commended the government and the security agencies for their role in maintaining peace in the trouble area. He pleaded that personnel working to keep the peace in the area be given enough incentive and motivation to deliver on their professional duties. Mr.Akologo, further advised natives of Bawku to remain calm and co-exist peacefully for development to thrive. He was of the fervent hope that with the appointment of Mr.Woyongo as Defence Minister, Bawku was going to witness absolute peace since he was instrumental in the search for lasting peace in Bawku.

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