Mahama Ayariga has attributed part of the volatility in Bawku to the actions of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

Speaking to Accra-based Woezor Television in Bolgatanga, Ayariga expressed his concerns about the situation.

He blamed the Minister of National Security, Albert Kan-Dapaah for not being able to resolve the dispute despite the promises by the government.

"As the people of Bawku are grappling with insecurity, which I believe was largely created by the promises of the NPP to my people. The report that I have indicates from a very credible source that the Minister of National Security is given GH¢18 million every quarter in the name of dealing with the security problem," Ayariga said.

He added, "He gets a cheque of GH¢6million in the name of dealing with the Bawku problem while the people of Bawku are wallowing in poverty, are sleeping under curfew, and as a result of a situation created by their misrepresentation to my people, they sign a fat cheque of GH¢6million and take it home in the name of dealing with the problem."