The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has appealed for calm in Gbiniyiri within the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba District following violent clashes which have claimed a number of lives and destroyed property.
In an announcement revealed on Fb on Friday, 29 August 2025, Speaker Bagbin expressed deep concern over the battle and cautioned towards inflammatory feedback that would additional escalate tensions.
Whereas urging restraint among the many feuding events, he appealed to all stakeholders, together with conventional authorities, to work collectively to revive peace.
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He wrote:
To my fellow residents of the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba District, in gentle of the continued battle, I urge everybody to stay calm and composed. The reviews of gunfire and displacements are deeply regarding for all events concerned and the nation as a complete.
He continued:
No doubt, the district has all the time been revered for its concord and peaceable nature, and it’s essential that we protect this fame.
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Speaker Bagbin requires ceasefire, urges calm amid deadly land clashes in Gbiniyiri
Speaker Bagbin counseled native youth teams who issued statements selling calm and warning towards inflammatory rhetoric.
As stated of their respective press releases, unity, constructive dialogue and peaceable coexistence ought to be the principle objective in all this. Allow us to prioritise peace and stability, making certain that the district stays a haven for its residents.
He additional urged restraint and cooperation with safety businesses:
Allow us to train restraint and cooperate with the safety businesses. I additionally encourage conventional leaders and all well-meaning neighborhood influencers to collaborate genuinely to resolve this battle and restore tranquillity.
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Background of the battle
The clashes, which erupted on Sunday, 24 August, stem from a long-standing land dispute. At the least six (6) individuals have been killed, with a number of others severely injured.
Stories recommend the violence escalated after the chief of Gbenyiri returned to his neighborhood. As a gesture of courtesy, the chief of Kalba instructed his son to escort him again. Nevertheless, they had been allegedly ambushed by one of many rival factions, sparking additional bloodshed. Amongst these killed was the chief of Kalba.
