The La Traditional Council is set to resume full operations following a formal engagement with the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, marking a new phase of administrative restoration and renewed commitment to traditional leadership within the La Traditional Area.
The decision to reinstate the Council comes after a delegation led by the Acting President, Nii Adjei Koofeh IV, called on the Ministry on Tuesday, 24th June 2025, to discuss critical issues affecting the Council’s operations. The meeting, held at the Ministry in Accra, provided a platform for dialogue on the path forward, following a suspension that had halted the Council’s functions for several months.
The suspension, which took effect in September 2024, followed institutional concerns that necessitated a pause in the Council’s operations. The Ministry, acting in consultation with the Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs, intervened in the interest of safeguarding traditional governance and ensuring that the right structures were in place to promote accountability, administrative order, and the public good. This period allowed for internal reflection, system strengthening, and engagement on how best to reposition the Council for effective service delivery.
Addressing the delegation, the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Hon. Ahmed Ibrahim (MP), urged the Council’s leadership and registrars to work collaboratively and diligently to ensure that all necessary documentation and institutional processes required for reinstatement are completed without delay. He underscored the importance of responsible leadership, stating that the La Traditional Area is endowed with valuable resources that require effective and transparent stewardship for the benefit of present and future generations.
In her remarks, the Deputy Minister, Hon. Rita Naa Odoley Sowah, who received the delegation on behalf of the Minister, expressed optimism about the Council’s return to operational status. As the Deputy Minister responsible for the area, she reiterated her commitment to facilitating resolution of the Council’s longstanding concerns. She noted that some of the issues raised, including land administration, boundary disputes, and governance coordination were already being addressed, and assured the delegation that she would work closely with the Municipal Chief Executive of La Dadekotopon and the Minister to ensure a seamless transition.
For his part, Nii Adjei Koofeh IV expressed gratitude to the Ministry for the opportunity to engage and highlighted the difficulties that had emerged due to the Council’s prolonged closure. According to him, several urgent matters particularly relating to land and community development had been left unattended, creating a vacuum in local governance and decision-making. He emphasized the readiness of the Council to embrace reforms and restore public confidence through accountable leadership and consensus-building.
The reopening of the Council marks a significant step toward the reestablishment of traditional authority and the revitalization of customary administration in the La Traditional Area. As stakeholders work to reconstitute operations, the focus remains on unity, transparency, and a forward-looking approach to governance that honours both tradition and the demands of contemporary local development.
Source: Darling Maame Efua Cann & Chantal Aidoo
(Public Relations Unit MLGCRA)