The Gonjaland Youth Association (GLYA) is demanding an immediate retraction and apology from former Government Spokesperson on Governance and Security Dr. Palgrave Boakye-Danquah, regarding the recent Gbiniyiri conflict in the Savannah Region.
Speaking at a press briefing in Damongo President of the Association, Alhassan Baba Darison described his comments as careless, defamatory, inciteful and derogatory.
The former Governance and Security spokesperson during a live panel discussion on an Accra-based TV station, claimed that Gonjas in the Sawla area are responsible for the conflict and that they have guns and ammunitions.
He further called for a total state of emergency in the entire Savannah Region.
A comment which did not go down well with members of the Association.
“Today, we return once again, not to escalate tensions, but to set the record straight in response to the misleading and inflammatory commentary being pushed by so-called security experts, whose words are doing more harm than good.”
“We consider Dr. Boakye-Danquah’s comments to be Misleading, inflammatory and unfair as they risk inciting ethnic tensions and undermining peace efforts.”
The Association, while calling on the feuding factions to cease fire for amicable resolution, appealed to the general public to desist from using the media platforms to perpetuate lies.
“The Gonja people are proud descendants of Sumaila Ndewura Jakpa, a leader whose legacy of courage, unity, and justice remains our guiding light. But let no one mistake our peaceful nature for weakness. We will always rise lawfully and resolutely to defend our people, our dignity, and our ancestral lands”
This is not the time for reckless rhetoric. It is a time for truth, accountability and justice. Let’s work together to restore peace not through baseless accusations but through dialogue. fairness and mutual respect,” he said.
