The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Hon. Ahmed Ibrahim, has called for stronger and more efficient mechanisms in resolving chieftaincy disputes, warning that unresolved conflicts threaten peace, stability, and development.
He made the call in Ho, when he officially opened a two-day capacity building workshop for Judicial Committees of the Volta Regional House of Chiefs. The programme, held at the Regional House of Chiefs Conference Hall, brought together traditional leaders, registrars, committee members, and stakeholders to sharpen skills in adjudicating disputes and strengthening the chieftaincy institution.
Hon. Ibrahim underscored the critical role of Judicial Committees in upholding fairness, preserving dignity, and safeguarding harmony in traditional leadership. He stressed that when left unresolved, disputes have the potential to disrupt lives, destabilize communities, and derail development projects.
“The Judicial Committees must be empowered with the knowledge and tools to deliver justice efficiently and effectively. A credible and respected dispute resolution process is key to peace and progress in our communities,” he said.
The Minister reaffirmed government’s commitment to supporting traditional leadership through ongoing reforms and policy initiatives aimed at strengthening decentralisation and deepening the role of chiefs in national development.
He commended the Volta Regional Minister, Hon. James Gunu, the leadership of the Volta Regional House of Chiefs, and other stakeholders for making the workshop possible, and urged participants to take full advantage of the opportunity to learn and share experiences.
The two-day workshop is expected to serve as a platform for knowledge exchange, capacity building, and collaboration towards promoting peace, stability, and sustainable development in the Volta Region and across the country.
SOURCE: STEPHANIE EDEM KLUTSEY
(MLGCRA PR UNIT)