President John Dramani Mahama recently met with the steering committee of the National House of Chiefs to discuss pressing issues affecting traditional governance in Ghana. Apexnewsgh reports
The meeting highlighted the need for constitutional reforms, strengthened traditional governance structures, and improved collaboration between the government and traditional authorities.
President Mahama acknowledged the significant role of chiefs in maintaining peace and order in their communities but noted that chieftaincy disputes have become a major security concern. “The issue of chieftaincy disputes has become a major issue,” he said, emphasizing the need for solutions to prevent disputes from escalating into security crises.
The President pointed out that the 1992 Constitution intentionally left chieftaincy matters to the chiefs themselves to prevent government interference. However, he acknowledged that the government has a role to play in ensuring law and order during chieftaincy disputes.
Mamponghene Daasebre Osei Bonsu, a member of the National House of Chiefs, expressed concerns about the structural changes to the Ministry of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs and the need to clarify the constitutional standing of chiefs.
The meeting underscored the importance of collaboration between the government and traditional authorities in addressing the challenges facing traditional governance in Ghana. By working together, they can find solutions to prevent chieftaincy disputes from escalating into security crises and promote peace and stability in Ghanaian communities.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
