A statement issued in Parliament House, has appealed to the people of Gonno and Tongo-Beo in the Talensi/Nabdam District to exercise restraint in the wake of the disagreement between them.

The statement jointly signed by the Members of Parliament for Talensi and Bolgatanga Constituencies Messrs John Tia and David Apasera respectively, expressed concern about the situation and said nothing should be done to disturb the peace and tranquility that exists amongst the peace loving people of the Bonaboto area.

The two MPs called on Chiefs and opinion leaders from the area to urgently come together and help find an amicable to the disagreement.

The statement commended the security agencies for the swift manner they moved in to prevent what otherwise could have been a calamity and urged them to do all they can to restore peace to the area.

They urged the Bolgatanga Municipal Chief Executive, Mr. Rockson Bukari and the Acting Upper East Regional Minister, Mr. Mahami Salifu who is also responsible for the Talensi/Nabdam District Assembly to take swift measures to resolve the dispute.

In conclusion, the two Members of Parliament said they stood for the peace and development of their people and pledged their commitment to ensuring that peace returned to the area.


JOHN TIA                                DAVID APASERA
(MP for Talensi &                   (MP for Bolgatanga)
Minority Chief Whip)