Personnel from the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) removed Alhaji Seidu Abagre from Bawku on December 24, 2025.

​In a brief statement issued by the Ministry of the Interior, the government confirmed that this action was taken in accordance with the mediation report submitted to President John Dramani Mahama by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, just days ago.

The Ministry further assured the public that Alhaji Seidu Abagre is safe and currently in the custody of security officials.

In his report, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II explicitly stated that the Supreme Court ruling recognizing Asigri Abugrago Azoka II as the lawful Bawku Naba must be strictly respected and enforced.

The traditional ruler emphasised that no leader, regardless of status, is above the 1992

​The Asantehene urged the government to take firm action against any individual challenging the authority of Naba Azoka II, noting that such enforcement is critical for restoring lasting peace and security to the region.

​“We chiefs, no matter how exalted, do not live above the constitution of Ghana and the laws duly enacted and affirmed by the courts.”

​“The final recommendation, Mr President, I recommend that my brother, the Nayiri, accept the laws as presently constituted as Asigri Abugrago Azoka II, the chief of Bawku and head chief of the Kusasi traditional area.”

​Acting upon these recommendations, the government moved to remove the Mamprugu leader, who had recently expressed disappointment regarding the findings of the mediation report.

​The official statement from the Ministry concluded: "This afternoon, personnel of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) removed Alhaji Seidu Abagre from Bawku, pursuant to the recommendations of the Otumfuo Asantehene Osei Tutu II mediation report regarding the Bawku affair. Alhaji Seidu Abagre is safe in the care of the security agencies.”