General News of Wednesday, 1 May 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Ministry of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs has defended President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo following criticism after a video surfaced showing him demanding that some traditional chiefs stand before he greets them. “The tradition of showing respect for authority, deeply embedded in Ghanaian culture, is crucial for fostering unity, order, and mutual respect within communities. He added, “The call for chiefs to stand when greeting the president at public events is not meant to diminish the dignity or independence of traditional leaders. The minister pointed out that President Akufo-Addo has never asked any chief to stand and greet him in their palace, acknowledging the sanctity of their ancestral spaces. President Akufo-Addo was recently captured in a viral video clip from a funeral event ordering some traditional leaders to rise before he greets them.

Source: GhanaWeb May 01, 2024 16:58 UTC