The Government has announced with immediate effect the lifting of the ongoing curfew in the Gushegu municipality in the Northern Region.
The Ministry of Interior in a statement on Thursday announced that on the advice of the National Security Council and by Executive Instrument, the sector Minister, Mr. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has lifted the Curfew imposed on the following communities:
1. PABONI
2. YIDAANI
3. KUKPOK
4. BUSUN NO. 1
5. BUSUN NO. 2
6. NAGNANI
7. NAYAGILE
8. DONBIN
9. KOLIK
10. TINYONGU
11. KLOKPAN
According to the statement issued, the decision follows a significant improvement in the security situation in the municipality.
However, there is a total ban on all persons in the municipality from carrying arms, ammunition, or any offensive objects or weapons.
The Minister maintained that any persons found with any arms or ammunition will be arrested and prosecuted.
The Government has further urged the Chiefs, Elders, Opinion Leaders, Youth, and people of the area to exercise restraint in the face of the challenges confronting them, admonishing them to use non-violent means to channel their energies into ensuring peace in the area.
Meanwhile, the Gushegu Member of Parliament, Hon Alhassan Sulemana Tampuli has provided some relief items to the communities affected by the conflict.
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) lawmaker supported them with 60bags of cement and 30 packets of roofing sheets to assist in rebuilding and reroofing of the affected houses.
During a visit to the affected villages earlier in the week, the former Deputy Minister for Transport expressed his deepest sympathies to the chiefs and people of the communities.
He seized the opportunity to encourage the feuding factions to give peace a chance and to seek nonviolent alternatives to conflict resolution.
The MP has undertaken a series of development and peace-building initiatives aimed at strengthening public service delivery and promoting social cohesion within the area.
Speaking at a brief ceremony held at the Community Center in Gushegu, the MP described it as an “uncommon and solemn duty” to present five motorbikes each to the Gushegu Municipal Directorates of the Ghana Education Service (GES) and the Ghana Health Service (GHS). The gesture, he explained, was driven by appreciation for the dedication of teachers, health workers, and field officers who continue to serve communities across the constituency.
He expressed profound gratitude to the leadership and staff of both institutions, as well as frontline workers, for their “continued dedication and selflessness” in serving residents. According to him, their work remains essential to improving education and healthcare outcomes in the constituency.
The MP further noted that the large geographical size of Gushegu often makes monitoring and supervision difficult for field officers, stressing that what could normally take a day in other areas may take several days in the constituency. He said the donation of motorbikes was therefore intended to ease transportation challenges and enhance efficiency in their operations.
While acknowledging that more support is still needed to improve conditions, he assured both institutions of his continued commitment to providing assistance where necessary.
In a related development, the MP also presented 1,225 mathematical sets to the Municipal Director of GES, Lawrence Iddrisu, for distribution to all Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidates in the constituency ahead of their final examinations scheduled for next week. He wished the candidates success and encouraged them to prepare diligently.
Both Iddrisu and the Municipal Director of the Ghana Health Service, George Abraham, expressed appreciation for the support, noting that the motorbikes would significantly enhance field supervision. They also pledged to ensure proper maintenance of the vehicles to maximise their long-term use.
Following the presentation, the MP embarked on a visit to several communities recently affected by conflict, including Bosum No. 1, Pabuni, Nagnani, Jimbali, and Tindong. The visit was aimed at expressing sympathy to affected residents and encouraging peaceful resolution of disputes.
He appealed to chiefs and residents to embrace peace and avoid violence, emphasising the importance of dialogue in resolving disagreements, particularly in light of recent chieftaincy-related tensions that led to curfews in some areas.
As part of his support for affected communities, the MP donated 60 bags of cement and 30 packets of roofing sheets to assist in the rebuilding and reroofing of damaged houses.
He reaffirmed his commitment to promoting peace, development, and improved living conditions across the constituency.
