Some Mamprusi natives yesterday, January 19, 2026, protested the continuous detention of Alhaji Seidu Abagre, whom they describe as the original chief of Bawku.
According to one of the protesting Mamprusi natives, they will bring Boko Haram to Ghana if they do not get justice.
Speaking in a viral video, the Mamprusi native stated, “God will strike him, we will never recognise him, where is he from, thinking that you could use force to intimidate us. Never, this is just the beginning, Wallahi, we will never surrender, we will bring Boko Haram to Ghana.
Another Mamprusi in the video added, “No justice, no peace”
One more Mamprusi, “Where have you seen that a president selects a chief?”
The Mamprusi natives’ comments protest follows the continuous detention of Alhaji Seidu Abagre, also known as Naa Sheriga Kulga II.
Alhaji Seidu Abagre was remanded into the custody of the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) after the Accra High Court refused his bail application.
Alhaji Seidu Abagre has been formally charged with impersonating a chief without proper qualifications and inciting riots in connection with the Bawku chieftaincy dispute.
Alhaji Seidu Abagre, a 79-year-old retired teacher removed from Bawku following recommendations in the Asantehene’s mediation report on the chieftaincy dispute, was charged with four offences, including acting as a chief without qualification, provocation of riot, offensive conduct likely to breach the peace, and fighting with weapons.
During his arraignment on January 19, he pleaded not guilty to all four charges.
The court rejected his bail application after the State argued that his release could threaten national security and disturb the peace in Bawku.
The court, in its ruling, acknowledged the constitutional pillars of the presumption of innocence and the right to personal liberty.
However, the High Court held that specific circumstances warranted denying bail, siding with the State’s argument on public safety.
Dr Justice Srem-Sai, the Deputy Attorney-General representing the state, argued that releasing Alhaji Abagre could threaten the fragile peace in Bawku.
“The Republic has a duty to maintain public safety, peace, and order,” Dr Srem-Sai
Lawyer Martin Kpebu, Martin Kpebu argued that Alhaji Abagre was held unlawfully for 26 days without being informed of any charges.
“The State has spent weeks looking for charges to prefer against the accused”, Kpebu stated.
Watch the video below:
"We will bring Boko Haram to Ghana. No justice,
— SIKAOFFICIAL🦍 (@SIKAOFFICIAL1) January 19, 2026
No Peace."
—Mamprusi natives declare as they continue to protest the arrest of their leader Alhaji Seidu Abagre, whom they describe as the original chief of Bawku. pic.twitter.com/nloWtB5yfd