An Accra High Court has adjourned the hearing of the application challenging the continued detention of Alhaji Ibrahim Abagre, a prominent figure linked to the ongoing Bawku conflict, to Friday, January 12, 2026.
The adjournment follows procedural delays, with legal representatives requesting more time to prepare and file necessary responses.
Alhaji Abagre was reportedly picked up by security agencies over alleged involvement in activities believed to be connected to the protracted Bawku ethnic disturbances in the Upper East Region.
His legal team has since filed an application contesting the lawfulness of his detention, arguing that it violates his fundamental human rights, including the right to due process and fair trial.
They are seeking his immediate release or formal charges, if any exist.
State prosecutors, however, have maintained that his detention is part of broader national security efforts aimed at restoring calm in Bawku, which has been plagued by intermittent violence.
The Bawku conflict, rooted in long-standing chieftaincy disputes, has led to several casualties, displacements, and a heavy security presence in the area.
The case involving Alhaji Abagre has since drawn national attention, with civil society groups and human rights advocates monitoring developments closely.
The court is expected to rule on the legality of his detention when proceedings resume on January 12.