The National House of Chiefs has expressed joy over the scrapping of the Chieftaincy Ministry and the new role Chiefs will be playing in the new National Democratic Congress administration.
A member of the standing Committee of the National Daasebra Osei Bonsus II, the Mamponghene who led a delegation to congratulated the President on his re-election, described it as a symbol of the peace respect Ghanaians had long prayed for.
He commended the President for the invitation, citing with interest the scrapping of the Ministry of Chieftaincy Affairs and the new role traditional leaders will play in his government. Daasebre Osei Bonsu II also pledged their willingness to support government succeed.
President Mahama who brainstormed with the Executives of the National House of Chiefs ahead of planned Constitutional review, tasked the National House of Chiefs to avail themselves for the needed input when the constitutional amendment processes are revived.
This he said will help reposition traditional authorities to facilitate development. He specifically referenced the recommendations by the Fiadzo and the Kyei Mensah Bonsu committees set up by then Presidents Prof. Atta Mills and Nana Akufo Addo.
In a brief remark before a closed-door meeting, H.E John Mahama cited the need for a codified succession plan to prevent Chieftaincy disputes, which threaten the peace and security of the country. He reiterated his campaign promise to involve chiefs in the issuance of licenses and to empower them to enforce laws to protect the environment.
The President assured them of regular meetings, not only on Chieftaincy issues but matters of national interest.
He thanked the Chiefs for their support and wise counsel during his campaign, which he said reflected in the results, elevating Ghana once more as the beacon of democracy.
