General News of Wednesday, 12 May 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comThere is the need for an objective and honest debate to be had in order to enhance the role of chiefs and traditional rulers towards national development. This is according to Nana Fredua Agyeman Pambuo, Pioneer Board Chairman of the Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Charity Foundation. Kwabena Opuni Frimpong, Nana Agyeman Pambuo pointed that the role of chiefs and traditional rulers has over a period, been insignificant unless that individual is appointed by government. “…Because as it stands now chiefs and traditional rulers lack the gravitas, power, law or position within our Constitution to be part of our national development,” he explained. Though chiefs and traditional rulers can serve as the doorway that opens up for national development, Nana Agyeman Pambuo believes the Chieftaincy Act which seeks to govern the role of chiefs ought to be critically prioritized and devoid of partisan politics.

Source: GhanaWeb May 12, 2021 12:00 UTC