“The power of Nayiri to elect and remove chiefs for Bawku skins dates back to the colonial era and the founding of modern Ghana. HRM, Nayiri, the good people Bawku elect a chief and Enskin has not shared this power with any government of the group of individuals,” the Mamprugu Traditional Council said in a statement.
There are reports that military personnel deployed to enforce the High Court order to arrest Nairiya Na Bohagu Mahami Abdulai Sheriga of Mamparugu Heritage Area failed as they were stopped by some angry youths in Nalerigu.
“Strange incidents were also observed on the night of February 19, 2023, Monday, February 20, 2023. Four military armored cars led by a pick-up truck entered Nalegiru, the North-Eastern regional capital to transport. Directions were given in the purported warrant issued in Bolgatanga for the arrest of Nairi and Baku Naba”.
The council condemned the arrest attempt and demanded that the government apologize and retract its statement on the development.
“It is unbelievable that any person could initiate such a Rambo-style activity against the King of Mamprugu Kingdom. We take exception to this and want this to be the last time this government disrespects our King like this.
The government had declared the Nalerigu new Bawuku Naba cover illegal.
Relatedly, the Bolgatanga High Court quashed the arrest warrant of Nairi, Na Bohagu Mahami Abdulai Sheriga and his kingmakers of Mamprugu Traditional Area.
On Tuesday, February 21, 2023, the hearing court revoked the order for variation of the arrest warrant.
