Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has ordered the temporary closure of the Kwame Danso District Court in the Bono East Region following a violent mob attack that disrupted court proceedings and endangered judicial staff.
He issued the directive on Friday, December 12, 2025, stating that the closure will remain in effect until further notice.
In a formal communication addressed to the Bono East Regional Administrative Officer, the Judicial Service confirmed the directive, emphasising the urgency of the decision.
“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.
According to the Chief Justice, the safety of staff and litigants remains the top priority.
