The Bolga High Court has rescinded the decision to arrest the traditional ruler of Bolga, the Nayiri.
Lieutenant Colonel Ajibadeck Benjamin Baba (Rtd) had petitioned the Bolga High Court to issue a warrant for the paramount chief.
His wish could not be granted for security reasons. The said arrest warrant was in connection with the enskinment of a new chief for Bawku on February 15. It was described as unlawful and condemned.
The Bolga High Court motion ex-parte heard on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, for the variation of the arrest warrant withdrew the order.
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The military was unsuccessful in its operation Sunday night to arrest the King who enskinned the Bawku Naba. Government condemned the enskinment, describing it as illegal and a threat to national security.
The Government condemns developments in Nalerigu today February 15, 2023, concerning the purported enskinment of a new Bawku Naba as illegal and a threat to National Security,” a statement released by Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah said.
The statement further directs the security agencies to arrest and prosecute any other person who holds himself out as a Bawku Naba. Chieftency dispute has become a norm between these two houses.
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