Bawumia Pledges Monthly Stipend for Chiefs.

TOKUROANO: The Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, who is also the Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has pledged to provide living allowances to Divisional and Paramount chiefs across Ghana if elected as President. He emphasized that this initiative aims to enhance their welfare and acknowledge the significant role traditional authorities play in national development. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr. Bawumia stated that the proposed allowances would improve the overall well-being of traditional leaders, enabling them to concentrate on community development in their respective areas. He highlighted that the living allowances would empower chiefs to effectively discharge their duties, promote peace, and foster development, thereby accelerating community projects. Dr. Bawumia made this announcement at Tokuroano, a farming community under the Krachi East constituency, where he met with chiefs, religious leaders, Islamic bodies, and other dignitaries during his regional tour. Nana Obuanya Kwadwo, the chief of Dormabin, praised Dr. Bawumia for recognizing the crucial role traditional authorities play in nation-building. He commended him for his humility and willingness to collaborate with traditional leaders and urged him to amend the Chieftaincy Act to restore some powers to traditional authorities by addressing their marginalization in the governance system. Nana Kwaku Beyenor II, the chief of Dambai, echoed Nana Kwadwo's sentiments, stating that Dr. Bawumia's gesture would strengthen the partnership between the government and traditional leaders to drive growth and development. 'This gesture demonstrates your appreciation for our role in nation-building, your commitment to empowering traditional authorities will forever be etched in our hearts,' Nana Beyenor II added.