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Bawku: Rival Chief Seidu Abagre removed following Otumfuo mediation

Personnel of the Ghana Armed Forces have removed Alhaji Seidu Abagre from Bawku in line with recommendations contained in the mediation report on the Bawku conflict by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.Ghana Travel Guide

In a statement issued by the Minister for the Interior, Muntanka Mohammed-Mubarak said the operation was carried out on the afternoon of December 24, 2025, as part of efforts to maintain peace and stability in the area.

The Asantehene, while presenting the Bawku mediation report to President John Dramani Mahama on December 16, 2025, Otumfuo, recommended the strict enforcement of Ghana’s existing laws recognising Asigri Abugrago Azorka II as the lawful Bawku Naba, describing it as the most critical step toward restoring lasting peace in Bawku and the wider Kusasi traditional area.

According to the statement, Alhaji Seidu Abagre is safe and currently in the custody of the security agencies.

The Interior Ministry indicated that the action forms part of the implementation of measures proposed in the Otumfuo-led mediation process aimed at resolving the longstanding Bawku affair.

The government reiterated its commitment to ensuring peace and security in Bawku and urged residents to remain calm and cooperate with security agencies as efforts continue to restore lasting stability in the area.

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