When Is Govt Taking Naa Alhaji Seidu Abagre Back Home To Be With His People – Voice Of Mamprugu

Community advocacy group Voice of Mamprugu has issued a public statement addressed to Minister for the Interior Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, questioning the government’s long-term strategy for achieving lasting peace and stability in Bawku.

In a Facebook post published on October 12, 2026, the group acknowledged the recent 150-day period of relative calm in the region, during which violent disruptions and attacks on public infrastructure ceased. However, Voice of Mamprugu raised critical questions regarding the sustainability of current security arrangements, asking whether state authorities and local stakeholders are pursuing a temporary reprieve or permanent conflict resolution.

Central to the group’s appeal is the return of Naa Sheriga Alhaji Seidu Abagre to his community. Voice of Mamprugu demanded a clear timeline from the government for his return, asserting that his continued exile represents a major obstacle to genuine reconciliation and mutual trust.

They emphasized that durable peace cannot be realized through administrative shortcuts, half-measures, or political expediency, but requires addressing the fundamental grievances of all ethnic and traditional groups involved in the chieftaincy dispute.

The statement highlights the ongoing sensitivities surrounding the Bawku conflict in Ghana’s Upper East Region. Community leaders stress that maintaining security presence alone is insufficient without comprehensive dialogue, justice, and the restoration of traditional leadership rights. Analysts note that grassroots engagement and transparent policy execution remain crucial for preventing a resurgence of chieftaincy tensions.

Voice of Mamprugu concluded by urging the Interior Ministry and national policymakers to demonstrate sincerity and fairness. They reiterated that long-term stability across Mamprugu and the broader Bawku enclave depends on inclusive peacebuilding frameworks rooted in justice, mutual respect, and the full restoration of trust among all factions.

Source: Voice of Mamprugu, Official Facebook Post, 12 October, 2026.

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