Politicians are keeping quiet about the Bawku war because they fear losing votes, according to a security analyst.
Politicians are keeping quiet about the Bawku war because they fear losing votes, according to a security analyst.
Which politician is prepared to lose support? Political expediency is the first thing a politician considers before taking any action, he added, asking questions like “what is going to happen to my vote?”
Related Posts:
He went on to say that this fear is the reason why people are reluctant to publicly discuss the Bawku conflict since doing so could cost a politician or political party money.
Saani thinks that leaders need to take a more daring stance in order to bring peace back to Bawku.
He said the area could be stabilised in 48 hours if the military was given complete autonomy.
“But they know the truth, they can’t do anything because they’re afraid,” he said. “But if the military is given full control in Bawku, peace will be restored in 48 hours.”
With reports of armed groups erecting barricades in places like Gbimsi and Walewale town to watch and target possible targets, emotions are still high.
