Koforidua High Court injuncts Awukudae celebration at Akropong Akuapem

Koforidua High Court issued an injunction restraining the planned celebration of Awukudae at Akropong Akuapem on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, or any other date within the month. The injunction bans all related activities. The order followed an application filed by the Inspector General of Police under Section 1(6) of the Public Order Act at the Eastern Regional High Court.

The court restrained Nana Afua Nketia Obuo II, the Queen Mother of the Akuapem Traditional Area, along with Nana Kwasi Omenako, the Asonahene, Nana Okromansa Amoah, the Twafohene, Edmund Ohene Asa Agyekum, the Nkotiah Abusuapanin, and any persons acting through them from organising or participating in the celebration. The injunction bars the respondents and their representatives from holding any Awukudae-related event at Akropong Akuapem or elsewhere within the stated period. The court order was issued on May 19, 2026, following its review of an affidavit filed by Inspector Nuhu Mumuni of the Eastern Regional Police Command in Koforidua.

The respondents are prohibited from proceeding with any Awukudae celebration or related activity within the specified jurisdiction and timeline. The injunction forms part of efforts by security agencies to maintain public order and prevent any potential disturbances linked to the planned celebration.