Bongo witchcraft accusation: Community pushes for out-of-court settlement

In Ghana's Upper East Region, a lecturer and five pastors, among others, were arrested for accusing 61-year-old Ayidaana Abotisei of witchcraft, leading to her near-lynching in the Adaboya community.

The accused allegedly forced her to confess to a fetish priest, violating Ghana's criminal laws.

While the case is under investigation, community unrest grows, with some locals pushing for an out-of-court settlement to protect the community's reputation.

However, the victim's family insists on pursuing legal action, despite the pressure from local leaders. The victim remains in hiding for safety.