Volta: Mr. Harry Attipoe, the Registrar of the Volta Region House of Chiefs, has called for collective support for the establishment of Traditional Councils, emphasizing their importance for the development of traditional areas. He highlighted that the establishment of the Councils is a constitutional provision outlined in Act 759 Section 12 (1) of the Chieftaincy Act of 2008, which mandates the Councils to aid in local administration and judicial arbitration.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Attipoe made his appeal during the inauguration of 14 new Councils in the Volta Region. His request comes amid resistance to the inauguration of Councils in areas with chieftaincy disputes. He stressed that opposing such establishments could hinder the growth and development of these traditional regions. At each event, he reiterated that the traditional council is a constitutional privilege for every traditional area, not the property of any Paramount Chief, family, or clan.
Mr. Attipoe also explained the key functi
ons of the Councils and urged everyone to utilize its structures for dispute resolution and fostering development. Mr. Stephen Asamoah Boateng, the Minister for Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, conveyed through Mr. Baafi Nsiah, the Chief Registrar at the Ministry, that the government recognizes the significance of traditional authorities and continues to support the Councils’ formation.
The Minister underscored the crucial role of these institutions in maintaining peace and promoting grassroots development. He stressed unity in achieving these goals and urged the Councils to work collaboratively for continuous development. Mr. Asamoah Boateng assured that the Ministry would provide necessary administrative support and logistics, and the Councils would benefit from upcoming training and engagements.
The Chief Registrar, accompanied by top Ministry executives, commissioned council offices following the inaugurations, reinforcing the government’s commitment to strengthening the administration of Chieftaincy
in the country.