President John Dramani Mahama on Tuesday, 18th November 2025, received Daasebre Kwaku Boateng III, Omanhene of the New Juaben Traditional Area and President of the Eastern Regional Traditional Council, at the Jubilee House for discussions on development priorities for the Eastern Region.
The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Hon. Ahmed Ibrahim, joined and led the delegation, consistent with the Ministry’s mandate to strengthen collaboration between government and traditional authorities.
Welcoming the delegation, Hon. Ahmed Ibrahim underscored the essential place of traditional leadership in Ghana’s governance structure and assured the Omanhene that the Ministry remains committed to working closely with the Eastern Regional Traditional Council. He encouraged them to present their concerns openly, noting that their requests would be fully considered at the highest level.
During the meeting, Daasebre Kwaku Boateng III congratulated President Mahama profusely on his assumption of office and expressed strong admiration for the President’s bold policy direction. He commended key initiatives including the stress-free education policy and the free tertiary education for persons with disabilities, describing them as essential interventions that were expanding opportunity across the country.
He also praised the President for maintaining peace and stability in the nation, stating that the calm and sense of direction currently being experienced is strengthening confidence in governance. The Omanhene expressed delight that the President’s policies were reshaping lives and reaffirmed the Traditional Council’s support for the national development agenda.
Daasebre further highlighted key priorities for the New Juaben Traditional Area, the completion of the Central Market, support for a new general hospital, and the continuation of the affordable housing project.
President Mahama welcomed the delegation’s concerns and reaffirmed his commitment to fulfilling the development promises made to the region.
He noted: “We will not leave any community behind. New Juaben will receive the necessary attention, and we will work with your Traditional Council to ensure that every Ghanaian feels the impact of our collective progress.”
The meeting underscored the strong partnership between government and traditional leadership and reflected the Ministry’s ongoing commitment to building a governance system that listens, collaborates, and delivers for all regions.

Source: Darling Maame Efua Cann
MLGCRA PR UNIT

The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Hon. Ahmed Ibrahim, as part of his working visit to the Bono Region, joined the Bono Regional Minister, Hon. Joseph Addae Akwaboa, the Security Services, and Ex-Military men and their spouses to commemorate Global Remembrance Day on 11th November.

Observed annually, Remembrance Day honours the gallant men and women who sacrificed their lives during the First and Second World Wars. This year marks the 80th anniversary, celebrated on the solemn theme “Lest We Forget.”

During the ceremony, Hon. Ahmed Ibrahim laid a wreath on behalf of the Chiefs and people of Ghana, while the Bono Regional Minister laid another on behalf of the Government, symbolising national gratitude for the bravery and resilience of fallen heroes.

The veterans, as done every year, came in their uniforms, joining the Ghana Armed Forces, the Ghana Immigration Service and the Ghana National Fire Service in a march past, pray for all gone souls as well as observe a minute silence for them. Spouses were not left out; they came dressed beautifully in their spousal uniforms for easy identification and recognition.

In an engagement with the Ex-Servicemen after the ceremony, the veterans appealed for Government’s support to complete their ongoing building project, which they hope will serve as a comfortable and permanent meeting place. They also expressed appreciation for the continuous collaboration and recognition they receive.

The veterans were commended for their unwavering dedication and the wealth of experience they continue to share in support of national development. He reaffirmed Government’s commitment to honouring their contributions and ensuring their welfare remains a priority.

Source: Chantal Aidoo

Public Relations Unit, MLGCRA

The President of the Bono Regional House of Chiefs, Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyeman Badu II has called on Government to expedite action on the payment of judicial committee allowances to enable traditional authorities efficiently to adjudicate the rising number of chieftaincy disputes in the region.

According to him, the Bono Region continues to grapple with several pending cases, and delays in resolving them pose a threat to peace, social cohesion and the overall development agenda of the region. He emphasized that timely payment of the revised allowance is critical to ensure judicial committees’ function effectively and promptly attend to disputes that have long awaited determination.

The President also highlighted the developmental challenges faced by the region, noting that Bono has been deprived of key social amenities for years. He expressed optimism that the region’s well-crafted development blueprint, already shared with Government, will receive the needed attention to accelerate socio-economic growth.

He commended Government for the interventions rolled out in the past few months, particularly ongoing efforts to continue and complete existing projects initiated by previous administrations. He stressed that continuity is essential for progress and applauded the Ministry and its agencies for their renewed commitment to the region.

The President further praised Government for the introduction of the 24-Hour Model Market Initiative, describing it as a transformative policy that will excite women traders and youth groups. He noted that the initiative promises to boost local commerce, enhance convenience, and contribute to job creation across the region.

Source: Chantal Aidoo

Public Relations Unit, MLGCRA