Tarimbia Saani urges media, political leaders to avoid rekindling Abudu-Andani tensions

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Published: June 22, 2026

Published at: 04:37Am

Story by Saibu Terry

A Facebook user, Tarimbia Saani, has appealed to media owners, radio station administrators, and political party leaders to exercise caution in discussions surrounding the longstanding Abudu-Andani chieftaincy issue, warning that inflammatory commentary could threaten the peace currently prevailing in the country.

In a post shared on his Facebook page, Saani expressed concern over recent discussions on some radio platforms, which he believes risk reopening old wounds associated with the sensitive Dagbon conflict.

According to him, he listened to excerpts of a programme on Majority Radio in which a communicator affiliated with the New Patriotic Party (NPP) appeared to be revisiting matters relating to the Abudu-Andani dispute. He noted that a day later, a radio presenter perceived to be sympathetic to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) also discussed the issue, seemingly in response to the earlier comments.

Saani cautioned that public exchanges of this nature could escalate tensions if not handled responsibly.

“This is a dangerous, sensitive and a cliff we are trying to stroll on,” he wrote, emphasizing the need for restraint among political communicators and media practitioners.

He therefore called on radio station managers and owners, as well as leaders of the country’s major political parties, to intervene and ensure that discussions on the matter are conducted with the utmost responsibility and sensitivity.

The Facebook user further stressed the importance of safeguarding the peace and stability that Dagbon and the nation as a whole currently enjoy following years of efforts aimed at resolving the historic conflict.

“Let’s be guided and preserve the peace we all are enjoying now,” he stated.

His comments come amid growing concerns about the role of political discourse and media commentary in shaping public opinion on sensitive national issues, particularly those with historical and ethnic dimensions.

The Abudu-Andani conflict, which dominated national attention for decades, remains one of Ghana’s most delicate traditional disputes. Many stakeholders continue to advocate caution in public discussions to avoid actions or statements that could undermine the gains made through reconciliation and peacebuilding efforts.