Arrest Seidu Abagre over ‘illegal’ activities in Bawku – Kusaasi Council to Gov’t

The Kusaasi Traditional Council has called on the government and the Security Agencies to immediately arrest Seidu Abagre over what it describes as his illegal and provocative activities in Bawku in the Upper East region.

According to the Council, his enskinment is unlawful, and his continued operations in the town amount to provocation and a threat to peace.

In a press release dated August 30, 2025, the Kusaasi Traditional Council repeated its demand for the arrest of Seidu Abagre, accusing him and the Mamprusi community of carrying out illegal activities in Bawku. It stated that his recognition as a leader is illegitimate, stressing that the installation of chiefs under his authority and the planned Damba Festival are provocative acts that undermine peace in the area.

The Council insists Seidu Abagre’s actions and Mamprusi activities in Bawku are illegal and provocative.

The Council emphasized that the activities of Seidu Abagre and the Mamprusi community are illegal and dangerous. It alleged that these actions are deliberately designed to destabilize Bawku and could derail the mediation process currently being led by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. The Council warned that such provocation risks plunging the town back into conflict and bloodshed.

The statement revealed that under Abagre’s authority, individuals have already been installed as chiefs, including the Kpalore Naba and Nakyi Naba, with more appointments expected soon. The Council described this as a growing network of illegitimate chieftaincies that threatens the fragile peace in Bawku.

To address the matter, the Kusaasi Traditional Council outlined three urgent demands to government and security agencies: the arrest and prosecution of Seidu Abagre and his removal from Bawku, the immediate halting of security escorts provided for Mamprusis transporting goods in and out of the town, and the cancellation of the planned Damba Festival without the involvement of the legitimate Bawku Naba.

“We cannot continue to endure impunity and lawlessness forever,” the Council declared, stressing that patience among the Kusaasi people was wearing thin. It accused successive governments of failing to deal decisively with the issue, saying that inaction has emboldened Seidu Abagre and his supporters.

The statement, signed by Gumbo Naba Alhaji Mohamudu Assibi Azonko II on behalf of the Zug-Raan Bawku Naba and President of the Kusaasi Traditional Council, concluded with a stern caution. It warned that if decisive action is not taken against Seidu Abagre, Bawku risks being dragged back into renewed violence and instability.