President Akufo-Addo has charged the Bawku Naba Asigri Abugrago II and a host of other Chiefs from the Bawku traditional area to do all in their powers to maintain the current peace that the traditional area is enjoying.

Addressing the Bawku Naba Asigri Abugrago II and several other Chiefs from the Bawku traditional area when they called on him at the Flag Staff House, President Akufo- Addo said without peace in the Bawku area, all developmental plans of government for the area may not be implemented.

He further assured the Chiefs of his continued support to help maintain peace and order in Bawku traditional area.

Challenges of Smuggling in Bawku

President Akufo- Addo in his speech admonished the Chiefs to join the fight against smuggling of products meant to support the planting for food and jobs policy of Government.

The President added that the fertilizer and other items provided for farmers in the Bawku area is not meant for Burkina Faso nor Togo and that those who are allowed to smuggle them end up enriching themselves at the expense of the whole of Ghanaian people.

Bawku Naba on Maintenance of Peace

In a speech read on his behalf, the Bawku Naba Asigri Abugrago II thanked the President for his efforts so far at maintaining the peace in their area.

He pledged that he together with all the Chiefs of the area will do all within their power to maintain a peaceful Bawku.