Heavy security was deployed at the Accra High Court on Monday, January 26, 2026, during the hearing of a habeas corpus application involving Naa Sheriga Alhaji Seidu Abagre.
The courtroom was filled to capacity as lead counsel for the embattled chief, lawyer Martin Kpebu, appeared before the court amid concerns over the continued detention of his client.
Outside the court premises, dozens of supporters of Naa Sheriga gathered, holding placards with various inscriptions and chanting slogans demanding his immediate release.
The protesters questioned why their chief had remained in custody for weeks without public clarity on his condition or legal status.
Adom News’ Kodwo Mensah Aboroampa, who was in court, reported that police personnel were stationed at strategic points around the court complex to prevent any disturbance as the hearing proceeded.
After the sitting, Mr. Kpebu addressed the agitated supporters and provided clarification on the whereabouts of his client.
“He is not in a police cell or at the NIB. He is being kept at a place called a safe house,” he told them.
The lawyer further disclosed that Naa Sheriga has been formally charged in connection with a criminal matter, although details of the charges were not extensively discussed in court.
Mr. Kpebu assured supporters that legal processes were ongoing and that his legal team remained committed to ensuring that the rights of the accused are protected under the law.
Seidu Abagre has been in the custody of National Security since he was removed from Bawku by the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) on December 24, 2025, a development that has sparked public concern among his followers and sections of the community.
The 79-year-old retired teacher was removed based on the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II’s conflict mediation recommendation.
His lawyers subsequently filed a habeas corpus application, a legal action seeking to compel the state to justify the basis of his detention and either charge him properly or release him.
The case has attracted significant public interest due to the status of the accused and the secrecy surrounding his detention, prompting supporters to press for transparency and due process.
The court is expected to continue hearing the matter as it determines whether the continued detention of Naa Sheriga complies with Ghana’s constitutional and legal requirements.
Meanwhile, he has been charged with four counts, including one of acting as a chief without qualification, contrary to the Chieftaincy Act.
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