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The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC),Hon. Johnson Asiedu Nketia has advised chiefs to be bold to speak on political matters than to say chiefs are not allowed to engage in politics. According to him, chiefs are only advised to stay away from partisan politics, emphasizing that they …

The Ghana Coalition against Galamsey has expressed their dissatisfaction about the statement by the President of National House of Chiefs on ban on all forms of mining. President of the National House of Chiefs,  Ogyeahoho Yaw Gyebi II has poo-pooed calls for a complete ban on all mining activities in …

The ongoing illegal mining that is destroying the forest reserves and water bodies in the country has sparked reactions on social media. Ghanaian media personality, Nana Aba Anamoah has also joined the discussions. In a post on her X, Nana Aba suggested that the deity of the river gods should …

The President of the Bono House of Chiefs, Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Dr. Nana Agyemang Badu II, has called on all Paramount Chiefs in the erstwhile Brong Ahafo region to unite together with the aim of creating job opportunities for the youth in the region. Speaking at the 2024 Beko Bono Festival …

Pimampim Yaw Kagbrese V, the Paramount Chief of the Yeji Traditional Area and President of the Bono East Regional House of Chiefs, has praised the NPP led government for creation of the Bono East Region, stating that it has been instrumental in driving development and bringing governance closer to the …

Vice President of the Republic of Ghana and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia, has promised to amend the Chieftaincy Act if elected as the next President of Ghana Accra to strengthen the role of traditional authorities in governance, the Speaking at a campaign event during …

The President of the Bono East Regional House of Chiefs and Paramount Chief of the Yeji Traditional Area, Pemapim Yaw Kabrese, has urged youth to venture into agriculture. He advised the youth to desist from relying on the central government for employment and engage in farming activities as he believes …

The Benkumhene of Techiman Traditional Area who doubles as Forikromhene, Okogyeman Kese Basahyia II has lauded the Supreme Court’s ruling against chiefs engaging in partisan politics. According to him, the ruling clarifies what chiefs can and cannot do when politicians visit their area. In a unanimous ruling last week, the …