Security analyst Adib Saani has described the renewed conflict in Nkwanta as “unfortunate and regrettable,” attributing the violence to long-standing, unresolved tensions.
Speaking on ABC in the Morning, Saani said the outbreak of violence reflects systemic neglect and poor conflict resolution efforts.
“These are the implications of conflicts … women, children, and the disabled are the most affected,” he stated, urging authorities to prioritize vulnerable populations in conflict-prone areas.
Adib further condemned the underlying causes of the latest resurgence in violence, describing them as “too petty” and entirely avoidable.
“The reason for the latest resurgence of violence is just too petty, which could have been solved without a single shot fired,” he argued.
He called for government and local authorities to invest in sustainable peace strategies, instead of relying solely on curfews and military presence, which he believes only address the symptoms, not the root causes.
While supporting curfews as a short-term security tool, Adib stressed the importance of development, inclusion, and economic opportunity as long-term solutions.
He pointed to job creation as essential to maintaining peace and reiterated that it should remain a national priority.
Highlighting its inclusion in the NDC’s 2024 manifesto, he called on stakeholders to commit to youth employment as a strategic pillar for resolving conflict and ensuring national stability.
