There's relative calm in Nalerigu in the North East Region after some youth massed up on Monday at the palace of the master of Mamprugu awaiting attempts by military officers to arrest their chief.
As indicated enstoolment of the new Bawku Naba, Alhaji Seidu Abagre, occurred on Wednesday, February 15, under the oversight of the Overlord of Mamprugu, Naa Bohagu Mahami Abdulai Sheriga.
This move has been denounced by the government and declared invalid and void.
The High Court in Bolgatanga consequently issued a bench warrant to arrest the Mamprugu Overlord and the implied Bawku Naba.
The security officers were, nonetheless, opposed by some youth who had a hint of their intention.
A journalist with a nearby radio broadcast, Nobya FM in the region, Jadam Yaw Boakye tells Citi News police are currently patrolling the region.
Citi News reached lawyer for the Mamprugu Overlord, Mohammed Tahiru Nambe who said his client willing to avail himself to the court whenever invited.
He, nonetheless, condemned the powerful intrusion of the Palace to arrest the Paramount Chief of Mamprugu.
Source : Citi News