Karaga: Mahami Family questions ‘provocative’ arrest of members by police

The Mahami Royal Family of Dagbon has questioned the rationale behind the arrest of four members of the family by the police over the recent killing of a sub-chief of Kari-Naa Abdulai Nantogmah, the Paramount Chief of the Karaga Traditional Area.
The family described the arrest of the four as provocative, saying that the arrest caused fear and panic among the third royal family of Dagbon.
It said the family was disturbed by the provocative action of the police, claiming that its members are peaceful and law abiding, who believe and uphold the principle of law and order.

On Monday 8th May, 2023 the four; Abdul-Rahman Baba, Garo Taufiq, Mahama Abubakari and Issahaku Osman were arrested in connection with the killing of the sub-chief, identified as Issahaku Adam last month.
The sub-chief was returning home after paying homage to the Karaga Chief whose enskinment by the Ya Naa was disputed by the Mahami Royal Family.

The family which has ruled Karaga for over a century see the enskinment of an Abudu as a Karaga chief by a Ya Naa from the Andani family as attempts by the Abudu and Andani Royal Families to annihilate the Mahami family in Dagbon chieftaincy.

The arrest of the suspected killers of the Sub chief caused high tensions in the Karaga Township, which eventually led to the distraction of NPP structures by rampaging youth, who accused the NPP-led government of masterminding the arrests.
Speaking exclusively with GhanaWeb on Saturday, Baba Weisu, spokesperson of the Mahami Royal Family said even though they are peace-loving, they will continue to stand firm against any form of annihilation and injustice.
He urged government to handle matters involving the arrest of the four family.
“We are not opposed to any action by government in dealing with security matters. We urge government to handle matters involving the arrest of the 4 members of Mahami Royal family fairly. The Mahami Royals are peace loving and will continue to stand firm against any form of annihilation or injustice.” Mr Weisu said.