Emmanuel Modey
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The Oti Regional House of Chiefs (ORHC) has initiated processes to find a lasting and peaceful solution to renewed ethnic conflict in the Nkwanta-South Municipality of the Oti Region.
In a release signed by the Registrar of the ORHC, Divine Mawuse Kpeli, the House resolved to invite the three feuding tribes — Challa, Akyode and Adele — to a meeting in June to ascertain their grievances and explore workable solutions to the conflict.
According to the release, the findings and recommendations would be forwarded to the National House of Chiefs and the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs for the necessary action.
Reports from early 2026 indicate that renewed ethnic conflict in the Nkwanta-South Municipality has led to the death of at least seven persons in the most recent surge of violence.
The house said it was worried that the continuous violence in the area would negatively impact socio-economic development.
Nkwanta township
Nkwanta, a commercial hub located in the heart of the Oti Region and endowed with immense resources, used to be a vibrant market centre.
However, recurring ethnic conflicts have robbed the town of potential wealth, especially in recent months.
The township has now turned into a ghost town as schools and businesses have been closed down following the conflict.
Choose peace
Meanwhile, the chiefs have called on the feuding factions to support the implementation of the peace process to bring a lasting solution to the conflict.
They also noted with great concern that the prolonged conflict has threatened the peace,
safety and prosperity of the citizens, as well as hindered the development of the area.
The chiefs, therefore, urged the feuding tribes to allow peace to prevail and choose a path of amicable resolution to issues instead of the use of weapons that lead to loss of lives and properties.
“We want you to prove that it is easy for people of all ethnic groups to live together in harmony,” they said.
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