Ghana's Queen Mothers push for greater voice in chieftaincy disputes and governance
Queen Mothers across Ghana are demanding formal recognition in traditional leadership structures, citing their crucial role in conflict resolution.
Mahama Ayariga pledges hands-off approach to chieftaincy affairs
Minister-designate Mahama Ayariga commits to non-interference in chieftaincy matters during parliamentary vetting.
Akyem Abuakwa Chiefs Demand DCE Retract Chieftaincy Recognition, Cite Constitutional Breach
Traditional council accuses Akyemansa DCE of unlawfully conferring paramount status on Etwereso Stool, violating constitutional limits on executive power.
Making History at 10: Ghana's Youngest Queen Nana Afua Kumiwaa I Installed in Awukugua
A 10-year-old girl has been officially enskinned as Abontendom Ankobeahemaa of Awukugua in a historic traditional ceremony.
Ghana trains traditional rulers and officials to boost customary justice delivery
Government strengthens traditional governance through capacity-building workshop for chiefs and registrars at ILGS.
Ga Traditional Council cracks down on illegal use of chief titles by Chamba group
The Ga Traditional Council has warned the Chamba group to stop presenting themselves as chiefs, citing violations of Ghana's chieftaincy laws.
Assemblies of God Ghana pays tribute to late Yaa-Naa Abukari II
Ghana's Assemblies of God church has issued a statement mourning the passing of Yaa-Naa Abukari II, the paramount chief of Yendi.
Bawku Naba pays tribute to late Yaa-Naa Mahama Abukari II as champion of peace
Bawku Naba honours Yaa-Naa Mahama Abukari II for his unwavering commitment to peace and inter-community relations.
Justice and Tradition: Chief Justice Charts Shared Vision Between Supreme Court and Chieftaincy
Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie says Ghana's Supreme Court and chieftaincy institutions pursue the same mission of justice and peace, despite drawing authority from different sources.
Dagbon Kingdom loses its revered leader Yaa-Naa Abukari II
Ghana's Local Government Ministry mourns the death of Yaa-Naa Abukari II, Overlord of Dagbon Kingdom.
Dagbon loses peace-bringer: Yaa Naa Mahama Abukari II dies after healing 16-year royal rift
The 41st Yaa Naa, who ended Dagbon's longest chieftaincy dispute in 2019, has passed away.