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Peace prevails in Nkonya–Alavanyo through collective efforts – Biakoye MP

Madam Jean-Marie Formadi, Member of Parliament (MP) for the Biakoye Constituency, has attributed the prevailing peace between the communities of Nkonya and Alavanyo to the collaborative efforts of government, traditional authorities, and community members.

Date Created : 3/17/2026 : Story Author : Kingsley Mamore/Ghanadistricts.com

In an interview, Madam Formadi expressed optimism that the current peace between the two communities would be sustained to enable them to focus on development.

She noted that the long-standing tensions between the communities had, in the past, overshadowed their identities and development prospects.

“When you Google Nkonya or Alavanyo, the next word that appears is conflict. Similarly, when you Google Alavanyo or Nkonya, what follows is conflict,” she said.

Madam Formadi stressed the need for sustained stakeholder engagement to ensure that such conflicts do not recur.

She emphasised that any future disturbances would be attributed to criminal elements seeking to take advantage of the situation.

The MP said both communities had committed themselves to peaceful coexistence and had advised the youth not to allow themselves to be used by mischievous individuals to create tension.

She warned that the communities would not tolerate any attempts to disturb the peace and that perpetrators would face the full rigours of the law.

Madam Formadi highlighted the strong social ties between the two communities, noting that intermarriages and shared cultural practices had, over the years, fostered family relations between them.

“Chiefs and elders from Alavanyo have married in Nkonya and vice versa, making the two communities one family,” she stressed.

She said such ties must be strengthened and leveraged to promote unity, cooperation, and sustainable peace.

The lawmaker pledged to continue engaging traditional leaders, the youth, and other stakeholders to consolidate the peace in the area.

According to her, collaboration between herself and Mr. Thomas Worlanyo Tsekpo, MP for the Hohoe Constituency, is aimed at preventing future conflicts and promoting development within the communities.

Madam Formadi urged stakeholders to support ongoing peace-building initiatives, stressing that meaningful development can only thrive in a peaceful environment.

The Nkonya–Alavanyo conflict has for decades been a major concern in the area, but recent stakeholder interventions have led to a significant reduction in tensions.

Residents of both communities are now focusing on strengthening unity, promoting peace, and pursuing development initiatives.

Madam Formadi expressed confidence that with continued dialogue and collaboration among stakeholders, the communities could overcome their differences and build a more prosperous future.