Government reviewing Walewale curfew

The curfew imposed on Walewale and surrounding communities in the North East Region is currently under review, with consultations ongoing in Accra on whether it should be relaxed or lifted.

The North East Regional Minister Mr Ibrahim Tia said this in a radio interview with Joy News on Monday, July 7, 2025.

He said while the curfew had brought stability to the area, it had disrupted local businesses, especially those that operate at night.

Mr Tia said the government was exploring ways to assist traders whose livelihoods have been affected.

The curfew was introduced following a wave of violent attacks along the Walewale–Bolgatanga road.

Mr Tia said the security situation has improved. “Not even a fowl has been killed” in the affected communities over the past four to five months, he claimed, describing the current atmosphere as peaceful.

Despite this, many residents remain concerned about the impact of the curfew on their economic activities. Mr Tia admitted that the restrictions had affected businesses that rely on night-time operations.

“We are looking at how we can support the 24-hour economy and help groups restart their businesses,” he said. He added that although some suggestions had been made, final decisions would be taken in Accra.

On allegations of misconduct by security officers enforcing the curfew, Mr Tia said all reports are investigated, though not all are verified.

“Some reports are true, others are exaggerated. If complaints are not brought to us, we cannot address them,” he said, encouraging residents to report issues through the appropriate channels.