By Peter Agengre
Women of Kulungugu, in the Pusiga District of the Upper East Region, say they are likely to shift some responsibilities back to their husbands because businesses are no longer thriving. The women, who are mostly traders, said the Bawku inter-ethnic conflict has put them out of business as of January 2022.
A make-up artist, Mustapha Rashida, complained that the year-long conflict has affected their businesses. According to her, they are unable to travel to Bawku to buy their wares and do not get customers because they are not able to provide what the customers need.
“See, this conflict has killed our businesses. We can no longer travel to Bawku to buy and sell because most of the shops are not operating. The conflict has left many of our customers fleeing the town, making life unbearable for us.”
She continued, “Bawku is a place we do business and close to a year now, I’ve not been able to retail anything. Because of the conflict, Burkinabe people do not pass on our streets again. This thing is really causing us much pain. Our husbands should understand us when we shift some responsibilities back to them.”
The queen mother and leaders of women groups of the Kulugungu Community are urging all citizens of Bawku to be Peace Ambassadors and disabuse the minds of family members of stereotypes.