Alhaji Seidu Abagre charged with acting as chief without qualification contrary to the Chieftaincy Act, bail application denied

January 19, 2026

Alhaji Seidu Abagre, the 79-year-old retired teacher who was removed from Bawku on December 24, 2025, following recommendations contained in the mediation report by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, on the long-running chieftaincy dispute in the area has been charged with four counts, one of which is acting as a chief without qualification, contrary to the Chieftaincy Act.

The other counts are Provocation of riot, contrary to Section 200 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29), Offensive conduct conducive to breach of the peace and fighting with weapons.