Tension is quietly building in the Aowin Municipality of the Western North Region as a water boundary dispute threatens the peaceful relationship between the neighbouring communities of Boinso and Jema.
For generations, the Eholu River has served as the natural boundary separating the two towns, guiding land ownership, farming activity and traditional authority.
Residents of Boinso say recent attempts to alter the boundary away from the river have caused fear and uncertainty.
The town, home to about four thousand people, depends largely on farming, just like Jema.
The river is not only a source of water but also a symbol of shared history and order that has helped both communities live side by side without conflict.
Community members worry that changing the boundary could affect family lands passed down over decades.
Some fear it may reopen old disagreements and strain relationships among people who have farmed and traded together for years.
Traditional leaders have also raised concerns, warning that any shift from the recognised boundary could trigger wider land disputes.
Chief of Boinso, Nana Kojo Miah III, has appealed for calm while urging authorities to respect tradition and history.
The Mbratehene, Nana Joseph Appiah, has shared similar concerns, noting that peace in the area depends on clear and accepted boundaries.
Local Assembly Member Louis Tetteh has called for swift intervention from government agencies to prevent the situation from escalating.
“We need urgent action to protect the peace our communities have enjoyed for many years,” he said.
As the Eholu River continues its steady flow, residents of both towns hope leaders will act quickly to ensure harmony is preserved in the Aowin Municipality.
