Spokesperson for the Mamprusi in Bawku and a member of the Nayiri Legal Team has expressed his concerns regarding the calls for the removal of Chief Abagre Seidu.

On his part, such a move could have significant negative repercussions on the social fabric of the community.

Salifu emphasised the importance of maintaining unity and stability in the area, suggesting that destabilising leadership could lead to deeper social conflicts.

“Don’t forget that he is a father, grandfather, head of the family, head of the clan, and his people need his spiritual and wise guidance,” Salifu remarked, stressing the cultural importance of respecting elders and traditional leaders.

He cautioned against the idea of exiling Chief Seidu, warning that such a decision could incite unrest.

“You cannot exile somebody and ask that they don’t come back to your hometown because when you do, there would be some bloodshed,” Salifu stated, highlighting the delicate balance within the social structure and the risks of conflict without reconciliation.

Salifu based his argument on the constitutional provisions governing chieftaincy in Ghana, particularly citing Article 277, which outlines the necessary qualifications for an individual to be recognised as a chief.

He stressed the importance of adhering to these legal standards in discussions surrounding chieftaincy matters.

“Nobody has said that Seidu does not hail from Bawku, a royal lineage, and that his enskinment was not done according to the custom of the Mamprusi,” he noted, indicating the complexity of the legitimacy debate around Chief Seidu.

This situation raises crucial questions around tradition and legality in Bawku, a society deeply rooted in lineage and cultural practices.

“People say there was an illegality; is it to say that it did not comply with Article 277 or any other provision under the Chieftaincy Act?” Salifu asked, underscoring the need for clear adherence to established norms.