HomePoliticsChieftancy

Chieftancy

Konkomba chiefs beg gov’t for traditional council [Photos]

Konkomba chiefs in the Nkwanta South Municipality of the Oti Region have made a passionate appeal to the government and the Chieftaincy Ministry to...

We’ve currently lost 15 lives – Bawku Naaba’s Lawyer on conflict

Agbambilla Ziyerley Maxwell, lawyer of the Bawku Naaba says 15 people have lost their lives recently in the conflict.On Sunday, October 27, 2024, a...

NPP’s John Krugu halts campaign over Attorney General’s withdrawal of Bawku Naaba arrest

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate for Zebilla, John Krugu, has expressed serious concerns regarding the Attorney General's decision to withdraw an appeal...

Nungua Mantse elected new President of Greater Accra House of Chiefs

The Nungua Mantse, Oboade Notse King Professor Odaifio Welentsi III has been elected the President of the Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs (GARHC).Until...

La Traditional Council suspended indefinitely

The Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs, in collaboration with the Ministry of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, has suspended the operations of the La...

Osabarimba Kwesi Atta II and the 25 years as Oguaamanhen

Twenty-five years ago, Osabarimba Kwesi Atta II ascended to the stool as the Omanhen (Paramount Chief) of the Oguaa Traditional Area in Cape Coast,...

Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II honoured with Honorary Doctorate at University of Cape Coast

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has been awarded an honorary doctorate degree by the University of Cape Coast (UCC) in recognition of his...

‘Babies with sharp teeth’ destroying NDC in Nkoranza – Angry chief [Audio]

The Benkumhene of Doromakese in Nkoranza North of the Bono East region has accused the youth of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) of destroying...

Mahama apologises to Doromakese chiefs; curses revoked 

Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Mahama has rendered an apology to the Doromakese chief and elders following an incident they termed...

Otumfuo destools Wirempehene for abusing sacred oath

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has destooled Wirempehene Nana Opia Mensah II for desecrating the revered Asante Sacred Oath (Ntamkɛseɛ).The 90-year-old who has...

Wa Naa confers honourary title on Speaker Bagbin [Photos]

The Overlord of the Wala State, Wa Naa Fuseini Seidu Pelpuo IV has bestowed a special honour upon the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana...

Otumfuo destools three chiefs over ‘galamsey’

In a dramatic turn of events, Otumfuo Osei Tutu Ii, the Asantehene, has destooled the Gyaasihene, Akyeamehene, and Baamuhene of Sabronum, stripping them of...

Omanhene of Akyem Bosome appeals for gov’t intervention to resolve 10-year-old chieftaincy dispute

The Omanhene of Akyem Bosome Traditional Area in the Eastern Region, Okotwaasuo Kantamanto Oworaen Agyekum III, has appealed for the government's intervention to resolve...

Your visit to palaces has changed perception about NPP – Domeabra chief tells Napo [Video]

https://youtu.be/ZR0B_kUiZacThe Omanhene of Asante Akyem Domeabra, Baffour Owusu Bediako I has lauded the New Patriotic Party (NPP) running mate, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh for...

Tension mounts in Bimbagu as residents oppose elevation of sub-chief

The chiefs and people of Bimbagu in the Bunkprugu–Nakpanduri in North East region have appealed to National Security and the National House of Chiefs...

Check out beautiful scenes from 2024 Homowo climax

The Ga people celebrate Homowo in remembrance of famine that once happened in their history in precolonial Ghana.It serves as a reminder of their...

Anum Traditional Council suspends Adontenhene

The Anum Traditional Council in the Asuogyaman District of the Eastern Region, led by Okusiako Brempong Kumi Sasraku VIII, the overlord of Anum, has...

Chieftaincy becoming expensive – Nana Ainoo Kwagyan III

The Divisional Chief of Esiama Ellebelle, Nana Ainoo Kwagyan III, has expressed concern over the rising costs associated with chieftaincy in Ghana.According to him,...

Yagbonwura lifts ban on Jinapor; blesses him as grandson

The Overlord of Gonja Kingdom, Yagbonwura Bii-kunuto Jewu Soale I has lifted the ban on Member of Parliament for the Damongo constituency, who doubles...

Abu Jinapor refutes allegations of interference in Gonja chieftaincy affairs

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources and Member of Parliament for Damongo, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has firmly denied involvement in Gonja chieftaincy matters.This...

Clean Accra Campaign journeys to Circle [Photos]

Petty traders at the Kwame Nkrumah Interchange took a break from their businesses on July 9th, 2024, to actively participate in the Clean Accra...

From boardrooms to throne rooms: The inspiring journey of Nana Kow Arkoh Ansah

Nana Kow Arkoh Ansah is a visionary entrepreneur and community leader who has made a remarkable transition from the corporate world to traditional leadership.Formerly...

Ga Mantse leads Clean Accra Campaign [Photos]

The Ga Mantse, His Royal Majesty King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II on Tuesday 2nd July 2024, led the first phase of the clean Accra...

You have only one vote – Ogyeahoho to chiefs endorsing presidential aspirants

The President of the National House of Chiefs and Omanhene of Sefwi Anhwianso, Ogyeahoho Yaw Gyebi II, has cautioned traditional leaders to be circumspect...

Paramount chief sets record straight on Apesokubi Traditional Area

The Paramount Chief of Apesokubi Traditional Area, Okogyeaman Asiedu Koram II, has clarified falsehoods allegedly being spread by descendants of Akposso immigrants from Togo.The...

Admit your shortfalls and offer pragmatic solutions – Asantehene to Bawumia

Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has advised the Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia to honestly acknowledge his potential shortfalls and address them openly as...

Nana Adjei Kyerema visits Asantehene, pledges commitment to Atiwa East

Nana Adjei Kyerema, the Independent Parliamentary Candidate for Atiwa East Constituency in the Eastern Region has paid a courtesy visit to Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei...

Chieftaincy is about friendship and development, not war – Titus Glover

Greater Accra Regional Minister, Daniel Titus Glover says chieftaincy is not about waging wars to conquer territories.According to him, the phenomenon is supposed to...

Asantehene visits Ga Mantse [Photos]

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II on Sunday, June 9, 2024, visited the King of the Ga State, Ga Mantse, Nii Tackie Teko Tsuru...

I will codify the lines of succession to avoid chieftaincy disputes if elected – Bawumia

Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has expressed concern over the growing trend of individuals without royal lineage purchasing their way into traditional leadership positions.According...

Bawumia promises free land registration for chiefs

The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has announced plans to address longstanding land disputes in Ghana by making land...

“Go and make GNPC great again” – Asantehene to newly appointed CEO

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has urged the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), Mr. Joseph A....

Chiefs not mandated to rise to greet visitors – Prof Atuguba

The Dean of the University of Ghana School of Law has described as misplaced the Chieftaincy Ministry’s advice to traditional leaders regarding customary protocols...

Hundreds join Otumfuo in Thanksgiving service to mark 25th anniversary [Video]

Hundreds of well-wishers and residents in the Ashanti region have joined Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II in a Thanksgiving Service to mark his 25th...

Wa Naa urges Akufo-Addo to address issues of state lands in Wa

The overlord of the Wala Traditional Council, Naa Fuseini Seidu Pelpuo IV, has appealed to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, to intervene and halt...

President of Oti House of Chiefs cautions against partisan politics 

The President of the Oti Regional House of Chiefs has issued a strong caution to chiefs, advising them against involving themselves in politics.In a recent address,...

Paramount Chief of Tatale passes on

Paramount Chief eople of the Tatale Traditional Area in the Tatale/Sanguli district in the Northern Region, Obore Gariba Yankosor II has passed on.He passed...

President of Adele Traditional Council pledges to ensure peaceful co-existence

The President of Adele Traditional Council in the Nkwanta South of the Oti Region, Nana Asete Mensah II, has pledged to work closely with...

Re: Doe Adjaho, Torgbui Samlafo IV, call for unity among paramountcies in Anlo

1.Our attention has been drawn to a publication by the Ghana News Agency on the subject matter above-mentioned and published on the 22nd day...

Wenchi Paramount chief urges his sub-chiefs to promote development

The Paramount Chief of Wenchi Traditional Area, Osagyefo Ampem Anye Amoampong Tabrako III, has called on sub-chiefs under his jurisdiction to use their unique...