John Krugu, the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) parliamentary candidate for Zebilla, has raised concerns over the Attorney General’s decision to withdraw an appeal aimed at reinstating an arrest warrant for an individual claiming the title of Bawku Naaba.
Mr. Krugu noted that the Kusaug traditional area has enjoyed a year of relative peace, largely due to the government’s firm stance against any individual attempting to assume the title of Bawku Naaba, apart from the recognized Bawku Naaba, Asigri Abugrago Azoka II.
The withdrawal of the appeal follows a Court of Appeal ruling that vacated the initial arrest warrant, a decision that has heightened tensions in Bawku.
Speaking to Citi News, Mr. Krugu expressed concern that the Attorney General’s decision not to pursue further legal action could destabilize the region.
He cautioned that the move might undermine efforts to maintain peace and order in the area.
“This is the government which has gone to court to take an arrest warrant on the head of the purported chief and I accepted it when the news came out and maybe when we just took our eyes off the ball, the arrest warrant was quashed and so the NPP went back to court to appeal against the quashing and made sure that the arrest warrant is reinstated
“The grounds for the appeal have been stated and when you read it, you will see that it said the judge erred and the following day, the judge’s error got corrected overnight. And so that is the reason why I have suspended my campaign and seeking answers. Some engagements are going on and I believe strongly that something will be done in the coming days.”
Meanwhile, John Krugu says he has suspended his campaign in Zebilla until the government comes out with an explanation for its action.
“I hear some of the NDC people going around and dancing that I said I am not going to contest again. I have not said I will not contest and if they think this matter is very simple and therefore looking at how to take political advantage, they should watch the days ahead.”
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