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Chief Justice Orders Temporary Closure of Kwame Danso District Court Following Mob Attack
The Chief Justice of Ghana has directed the temporary closure of the Kwame Danso District Court in the Bono East Region following a violent mob attack that disrupted proceedings and endangered court staff.
The directive, issued on Friday, December 12, 2025, will remain in effect until further notice, as authorities continue investigations into the unrest.
In a formal communication to the Bono East Regional Administrative Officer, the Judicial Service emphasised the urgency of the decision, citing staff and litigant safety as the top priority.
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“Following the occurrences at the Kwame Danso District Court, I have been directed by His Lordship the Chief Justice to request you to close the Court temporarily from today, 12 December 2025, until further notice,” the correspondence stated.
The closure follows incidents on Wednesday, December 10, when approximately 100 youths stormed the court premises. During the attack, the mob:
- Vandalised court property
- Forcibly freed two accused persons standing trial
- Assaulted the complainant involved in the case
Reports indicate that the unrest also extended to the Kwame Danso Police Headquarters, which was vandalised during the chaos.
The Ghana Police Service later restored calm by deploying reinforcement teams from the Atebubu Division and Formed Police Units (FPUs). In response, the Inspector-General of Police ordered the temporary closure of the police station and reassigned personnel from the district to maintain public order.
With the Chief Justice’s directive, the temporary closure now extends to the judiciary, ensuring no court sittings take place at the District Court until conditions are deemed safe.
“Please treat this directive as urgent,” the Judicial Service communication emphasised, reflecting the seriousness of the situation.
The decision underscores the judiciary’s commitment to protecting its personnel and members of the public while investigations continue.
The Bono East Regional Police Command has vowed to bring those responsible to justice. ASP Appiah Danquah, Acting Public Relations Officer, reiterated the Service’s stance:
“Perpetrators will be identified, arrested, and made to face the full consequences of the law.”
The temporary closure is expected to support ongoing investigations, restore order, and safeguard both judicial staff and the wider community.
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