{"id":241770,"date":"2024-10-30T04:31:27","date_gmt":"2024-10-30T04:31:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/10\/30\/chief-justice-shuts-down-courts-in-upper-east-over-bawku-conflict\/"},"modified":"2024-10-30T04:31:27","modified_gmt":"2024-10-30T04:31:27","slug":"chief-justice-shuts-down-courts-in-upper-east-over-bawku-conflict","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/10\/30\/chief-justice-shuts-down-courts-in-upper-east-over-bawku-conflict\/","title":{"rendered":"Chief Justice shuts down Courts in Upper East over Bawku conflict"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo, has ordered the immediate closure of courts in the Upper East Region due to the escalating Bawku conflict.<\/p>\n<p>This decision comes after court staff and judges expressed concerns about their safety and security. The closure will remain in effect until further notice.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement issued by the Judicial Service Secretary, Justice Cyra Pamela Koranteng JA, on Tuesday, October 29, urged registrars to secure all court assets and advised staff to prioritize their safety.<\/p>\n<p>The Bawku conflict has resulted in at least 16 deaths and numerous injuries, prompting the government to impose a curfew from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM daily.<\/p>\n<p>The Ghana Police Service has also increased its security presence along the Bolga-Tamale highway following a recent shooting incident.<\/p>\n<p>The conflict\u2019s resurgence is linked to the return of rival chief Alhaji Seidu Abagre from exile, sparking a long-standing chieftaincy dispute.<\/p>\n<p>The affected courts include the following:<br \/>1. High Court, Bolgatanga<br \/>2. Circuit Court, Bolgatanga<br \/>3. District Court, Bolgatanga<br \/>4. District Court, Zuarungu<br \/>5. District Court, Zebila<br \/>6. District Court, Garu<br \/>7. 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