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Ya-Na, Yangbonwura should use their influence to resolve Bawku Conflict – S/R Minister pleads

The Savannah Regional Minister Salisu Be-Awuribe has pleaded with the two Overlords, Ya-Na Abukari II, the Overlord of Dagbon, and the King of Gonja Land, Yangbonwura Bii-Kunuto Jewusoale to leverage their influence in mediating between Mamprusis and Kusasis to be able to find lasting solution to the long aged conflict in Bawku.

According to the Minister, the two Kings should come together and chart a common path geared towards resolving the conflict in Bawku, ensuring lasting peace in Northern Ghana.

He made the remarks when the two Kings shared a common platform at Jakpa Palace, displaying rich cultural heritage following a historic visit paid to the Overlord of Gonja Land, Yangbonwura Bii-Kunuto Jewusoale by His Royal Majesty, Ya-Na Abukari II on Sunday 16th February 2025.

Hon. Salisu believes that based on the relationship built between the two Kings, they can use it to settle the differences between their brothers, Kusasis and Mamprusis, who are enduring difficult times at the moment.

“I will urge the two Kings to see how they can use their influence to be able to help their brothers in Mamprusi and Bawku. This issue of the shooting and killing of our own people, the Kusasis and Mamprusis can be another issue that the two kings should be able to go into and resolve that area to ensure that the North has the lasting peace”.

His call follows brewing tension escalating in Bawku and Walewale resulting in attacks on travelers on the Highways, recording deaths on those occasions.

He also stressed the need for the two Kingdoms to come together and resolve undefined territories and boundaries causing confusion between Gonjas and Dagombas.

“Many of these traditional areas have undefined boundaries with this cooperation that exists between Dagbon and Gonja, the hitherto undefined territories and boundaries which have the potential to create disunity between the people of these kingdoms, is something you must do in the spirit of unity and rallying call work together. With this spirit, we can sit together on a round table and be able to iron out this thing in brotherhood and in peace”.

‘’I’m equally aware of the various differences between Wasipe, Kusawgu, Kpembe, Kakpande, Jantong, and Kpanshagu. With their brothers from the Dagbon Kingdom of Tolon and Nyankpala, Bamvum, Nanton, and Sagnarigu. These efforts that our leaders have actually shown the way. And being the beginning of a more lasting, fostering unifying force, for which all of us can stick together and dine together and settle the hitherto undefined boundaries. And that will restore a long-lasting peace between the two Kingdoms”.

“We have shown to the people of the world that we the people of the North can equally be a unifying rallying force. And no other has that tendency, potential, and rallying force than we the people of the north”.

Story by: Inusah Dondaliya

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Parliament Approves $300 Million World Bank Facility to Transform Secondary Education

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Published: July 21, 2026

Published at: 7: 53Pm

By Saibu Terry

Parliament has approved a US$300 million credit facility between the Government of Ghana and the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank Group to support the country’s secondary education sector.

The financing will be used to implement the Secondary Education for Transformation for Access, Relevance and Results for Jobs Project, which seeks to expand access to quality secondary education while improving learning outcomes and employability.

Presenting the Finance Committee’s report to the House, Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Isaac Adongo, explained that the facility is designed to increase equitable access to secondary education, eliminate the double-track system, and enhance the quality and labour-market relevance of both secondary and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programmes.

According to him, the project will help strengthen Ghana’s education system by ensuring that students acquire the knowledge and skills needed to meet the demands of the modern job market.

Following the approval, the Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, expressed appreciation to Parliament for endorsing the agreement. He noted that the funding would play a significant role in strengthening Ghana’s education system and advancing the government’s efforts to provide accessible, relevant, and quality secondary education for all.

The approval marks a major investment in Ghana’s education sector and is expected to support ongoing reforms aimed at improving infrastructure, expanding access, enhancing teaching and learning, and better preparing students for employment and national development.

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Abdul Fatawu Issahaku Completes Permanent Move to Ipswich Town

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Published: July 21, 2026

Published at: 4:47Pm

BY Saibu Terry

Ghana international winger Abdul Fatawu Issahaku has completed a permanent transfer from Leicester City to Ipswich Town, signing a five-year contract with the newly promoted Premier League club.

Ipswich Town confirmed the signing on Monday, announcing that the 22-year-old has joined the club for an undisclosed fee after successfully completing the transfer from Leicester City. 

Fatawu, who impressed during his spell at Leicester and represented Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, is expected to add pace, creativity, and attacking flair to Kieran McKenna’s side as they prepare for the new Premier League campaign. 

The move marks another significant step in the career of the Black Stars winger, who has established himself as one of Ghana’s brightest attacking talents.

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Sankara Nationals FC Appoint Abubakari Nassam as New Head Coach

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Published: July 21, 2026

Published at: 4:21Pm

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Sankara Nationals FC have officially announced the appointment of experienced tactician Abubakari Nassam as the club’s new Head Coach ahead of the 2026/27 Access Bank Division One League season.

The Yendi-based club confirmed the appointment in an official statement, expressing confidence that Coach Nassam’s vast coaching experience will strengthen the team’s ambitions for the upcoming campaign.

Coach Nassam joins Sankara Nationals after successful spells with both the men’s and women’s teams of FC Samartex, as well as Steadfast FC. His experience across different levels of Ghanaian football is expected to provide the technical leadership needed as the club prepares for another competitive Division One League season.

The club welcomed the new manager with a warm message, saying: “We are delighted to unveil Coach Abubakari Nassam as the new Head Coach of Sankara Nationals FC. We are confident that the wealth of experience he has gained over the years will be a tremendous asset as we prepare for the upcoming Access Bank Division One League season. Welcome to the Sankara Nationals FC family, Coach. Amaraaba Coach!”

Supporters of the “Warriors of SankaraYili” will be hoping Nassam’s appointment marks the beginning of a successful era as the club targets a strong performance in the new Division One League season.

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