The Minister for the Interior, Mohammed Muntaka Mubarack, has disclosed that more than 65 percent of Ghanaians who fled to neighbouring Côte d’Ivoire after the recent Gbeniyiri conflict have returned home.
Addressing a press conference in Accra, the Minister said ongoing peacebuilding efforts by the government and traditional leaders were restoring confidence among displaced residents.
The clashes, which erupted over a disputed parcel of land, claimed six lives—five on Sunday, August 24, and another the following morning. Eighteen others sustained injuries, some critically, while homes and properties were destroyed, forcing many, particularly women and children, to flee across the border.
Mr. Muntaka assured that the government was committed to restoring lasting peace in Gbeniyiri and neighbouring communities, adding that security forces remained on the ground to maintain order as mediation efforts progressed.
“I can tell you today that more than 65% of the people have returned home. Our biggest concern, however, remains those still outside the borders. Many are already returning, but we want to streamline the process to make it even faster.
We are receiving strong cooperation from the chiefs and the youth. We have set ourselves a target: by the end of the month, when the committee completes its work, we should be able to bring almost everyone back home,” he stated.
The conflict, which displaced thousands, has drawn widespread concern from civil society and humanitarian organisations, who continue to call for swift interventions to secure the area and support affected families.
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