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High Court, Bolgatanga<br \/>2. Circuit Court, Bolgatanga<br \/>3. District Court, Bolgatanga<br \/>4. District Court, Bongo<\/p>\n<p>Registrars have been instructed to resume operations immediately.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Implications<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The reopening aims to restore access to justice in the region, addressing concerns of communities far from the conflict zone.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Context<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Bawku conflict has ignited national concern, with calls for peace and stability.<\/p>\n<p>The Chief Justice\u2019s decision reflects the judiciary\u2019s commitment to upholding the rule of law amidst challenges.<\/p>\n<p><strong>-BY Daniel Bampoe<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- CONTENT END 2 -->\n\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 In a significant development, Ghana\u2019s Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo, has ordered the reopening of four courts in the Upper East Region, closed due to the escalating Bawku conflict. 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