Nandom Naa Professor Edmund Delle has appealed to the Dagaabas and Sisallas in the Nandom and Lambussie enclave to preserve the peace and tranquility established by their ancestors many decades ago.
“Do not allow petty skirmishes to disrupt our age-old ties, especially during the farming season when we need to cooperate, farm, and combat hunger and poverty, our perpetual enemies,” Professor Delle urged.
A statement copied to the Ghana News Agency in Accra noted that Professor Delle addressed the chiefs and elders of the area after a committee tasked with resolving the conflict between the two groups presented their report to him.
The statement highlighted that skirmishes over land and allegiance issues, which resulted in some deaths, had created tension and suspicion. The settlement of these issues is expected to restore peace and unity in the area.
“My daughters are married to your men. We may end up killing our own children,” Professor Delle emphasized.
“In my palace, I am surrounded by Moshies and other Muslim indigenes. All Nandom people living in Sissala must respect their culture and traditions and pay homage to them. I have issued a strong warning to the youth in Nandom not to take any counteraction,” he said.
He also mentioned speaking to influential personalities in the area.
“Lambusie Kuoro, you are married to my sister. We are in-laws. We should live in peace and harmony. We should bury all differences immediately,” he appealed.
“The farming season is here. Allow the Nandomites living in Lambussie to farm. Let’s resolve the differences now. What will you tell our ancestors when we meet them? I am unable to face them. We need to settle this now. No indigene must suffer because of this rift. I am grateful for your audience at this short notice. I thank you all,” Professor Delle concluded.