The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, announced this on Monday, February 2, 2026, during a familiarisation visit to the Bono Regional House of Chiefs in Sunyani. Addressing the House, the Minister explained that the proposed amendments aim to address contemporary challenges within the chieftaincy system, improve institutional efficiency, and strengthen collaboration between Traditional Authorities and state institutions. The tour seeks to deepen engagement with Traditional Authorities and discuss key policy priorities. He further assured the House of the government’s commitment to improving operational capacity through continued stakeholder engagement. He noted that the funds have already been released to support the work of Traditional Authorities nationwide.

Source: GhanaWeb February 03, 2026 12:17 UTC