Constitutional institution that adjudicates chieftaincy disputes and advises on traditional governance matters, currently facing funding challenges and debate over electoral reforms.
The National House of Chiefs has extended its deepest condolences to the Dagbon Traditional Council following the death of His Royal Majesty Ya-Naa Mahama Abukari II, King and Overlord of the Dagbon Kingdom. …
The National House of Chiefs has extended its deepest condolences to the Dagbon Traditional Council following the death of His Royal Majesty Ya-Naa Mahama Abukari II, King and Overlord of the Dagbon Kingdom. …
… According to her, the Supreme Court currently exercises at least five major jurisdictions: original jurisdiction in constitutional and regional matters, appellate jurisdiction over cases from the National House of Chiefs, final appellate jurisdiction over decisions of the Court o …
… President, clearly documenting royal families, succession gates and rotational arrangements will help remove uncertainties surrounding the selection of chiefs and prevent conflicts triggered by disagreements over rightful successors. “But like the President of the House of Chiefs …
… The statement explained that the appointment of Torgbui Ege IV was made by the Volta Regional House of Chiefs in collaboration with the Chiefs of the Dzodze Traditional Council on June 18 in accordance with the Chieftaincy Act, 2008 (Act 759), following due process. …
… Adding to the call for reform, Odeefuo Amoakwa Buadu VIII, the President of the National House of Chiefs and the Paramount Chief of Breman Asikuma, stressed the importance of better recognising and empowering the Chieftaincy Ministry. …
Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku addressing the chiefs The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF), popularly known as Mahama Cares, has appealed to the National House of Chiefs to support government’s efforts to expand access to specialised healthcare for Ghanaians suffering from chronic non-c …
Ogyeahoho Yaw Gyebi II The National House of Chiefs has called on the government to implement permanent and practical measures to address Ghana’s recurring flooding problem following the recent devastating floods that claimed at least 19 lives and caused widespread destruction. …
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund, nicknamed ‘MahamaCares’, has taken a major step in partnering with members of the National House of Chiefs to ensure the effective implementation of the policy. …
Kuoro Issaka Kazie Zengeh Tenje IIm, Paramount Chief of Lambusie Traditional Area in the Upper West Region, has been inducted as a new member of the National House of Chiefs. …
Police in Bunkprugu, North East Region, have launched a manhunt for Melchizedek Babotin Musah and six others after a chieftaincy dispute escalated on Saturday when Musah was enskinned as a rival chief despite a court injunction. The enskinment ceremony triggered clashes between rival factions, leaving a woman dead and a soldier injured when gunmen fired on a military vehicle responding to the disturbance.
Police in Bunkprugu, North East Region, have launched a manhunt for Melchizedek Babotin Musah and six others after a chieftaincy dispute escalated on Saturday when Musah was enskinned as a rival chief despite a court injunction. The enskinment ceremony triggered clashes between rival factions, leaving a woman dead and a soldier injured when gunmen fired on a military vehicle responding to the disturbance.
Yaw Opoku Mensah, spokesperson for former Education Minister Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, has urged the Christian Council of Ghana and the National House of Chiefs to speak out against what he describes as erosion of democratic freedoms and the government's arrest of dissenting voices, arguing that their silence on such issues cannot be interpreted as neutrality.
NkrumahFest 2026 in Ellembelle was beset by disorganisation, including the hoisting of Senegal's flag at the festival named after Ghana's independence leader. The event is funded and controlled by Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, a five-term MP and Minister for Lands and Natural Resources.
The New Patriotic Party has rejected the government's approach to reviewing the 1992 Constitution, demanding that a Constituent or Consultative Assembly be established before amendments go to Parliament and referendum. The party argues the proposed changes, which include amendments to 147 of 299 Articles and 59 new provisions, are far-reaching and require broader national deliberation to build consensus.
The New Patriotic Party has rejected the government's approach to reviewing Ghana's 1992 Constitution and called for the establishment of a Constituent or Consultative Assembly to deliberate on the proposed changes. The Constitutional Review Committee submitted 206 total proposals (147 amendments and 59 new provisions) to President John Mahama in February 2026.
An opinion piece argues that Ghana's political conversation is increasingly marked by insults, personal attacks, and abusive language amplified by social media, and calls for leaders like Mahama and Bawumia to help reset discourse toward reasoned criticism that distinguishes between legitimate policy challenge and personal attacks on dignity.
Minister-designate Mahama Ayariga told Parliament's Appointments Committee that the Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs Minister should provide support services to chieftaincy institutions but should not decide or influence specific disputes, which he said should be left to the appropriate jurisdictions including Houses of Chiefs and the Supreme Court.
Minister-designate Mahama Ayariga told Parliament's Appointments Committee he will seek increased government funding for the Chieftaincy Institution if approved, describing it as one of Ghana's most important constitutionally guaranteed establishments with significant legislative and adjudicatory responsibilities.
Minister-designate Mahama Ayariga told Parliament's Appointments Committee that ministers have no constitutional authority to interfere in chieftaincy matters, and that the minister's role is to support recognised chieftaincy institutions rather than meddle in disputes.
Minister-designate for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs Mahama Ayariga told Parliament's Appointments Committee that he will not meddle in chieftaincy disputes if approved, citing constitutional limits on ministerial authority. He said the Ministry's role is to support chieftaincy institutions rather than intervene in matters of legitimacy or succession, with specific disputes handled by traditional institutions and the Supreme Court.
The Eastern Regional House of Chiefs is struggling financially, disrupting its Judicial Committee's work and forcing chieftaincy cases to be adjourned sine die. The House has appealed to litigants for financial assistance, raising concerns about whether cases should depend on private contributions.
Yakubu Abukari, a peasant farmer, has been enskinned as Regent of the Dagbon Kingdom under the skin name Kampakuya Na, following the death of his father, Ya-Na Abukari Mahama II, about three weeks ago. The installation ceremony at Gbewaa Palace in Yendi was attended by President John Dramani Mahama, former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, the National Chief Imam, and other dignitaries, marking a key stage in Dagbon's traditional succession process.
Mama Atrato II, Queen Mother of Ho-Dome, has alleged that delegates in the Volta Region's Council of State election were paid GH¢5,000 each to vote for particular candidates, and that delegates were transported and accommodated at a hotel in Sogakope. She attributed the Volta Region's slow development to the monetisation of the electoral process over competence.
The Queen Mother of Ho-Dome has alleged that vote buying, including distribution of vehicles and cash by government officials, prevented Togbe Afede XIV from seeking re-election as President of the National House of Chiefs. She described election practices within the chieftaincy institution as heavily influenced by money and inducements, and welcomed the Supreme Court's decision to abolish the delegate system.
Former President of the National House of Chiefs Togbe Afede XIV has cautioned that the absence of a constitutional limit on Supreme Court appointments could be exploited to advance political interests, and called for a critical review of the judicial appointment process to safeguard the court's independence.
Speaking at the Supreme Court's 150th anniversary celebration, the President of the Asogli Traditional Area said high legal representation costs remain a major obstacle preventing many people from obtaining justice, urging the legal profession to ensure access regardless of financial circumstances.
Prof. Kwesi Yankah reflects on the June 4, 1979 executions, citing the lack of fair trial for those killed and drawing parallels to concerns about tribunal proceedings. He recounts accounts from orphans of those executed, emphasizing the injustice of their deaths without proper legal defense.
Prof Kwesi Yankah writes an opinion piece reflecting on the June 4th, 1979 executions in Ghana, highlighting the pain of orphans whose fathers were executed without proper trial — only "kangaroo courts" with unseen judges. The piece questions whether due process was afforded to those killed and contrasts their treatment with contemporary cases where officials were given legal representation.
Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie commended traditional leaders for their roles in maintaining peace and order and peacefully adjudicating community disputes, which he said has reduced the burden on courts. He called for closer collaboration between the chieftaincy institution and judiciary to improve justice delivery.
The National House of Chiefs has extended condolences to the Dagbon Traditional Council following the death of Ya-Naa Mahama Abukari II, King and Overlord of the Dagbon Kingdom, describing his passing as a "monumental loss" to Dagbon, chieftaincy institutions, and the nation. The House commended his reign for commitment to peace, reconciliation, unity, and preservation of Dagbon's cultural heritage.
The National House of Chiefs has extended condolences to the Dagbon Traditional Council following the death of Ya-Naa Mahama Abukari II, King and Overlord of the Dagbon Kingdom, describing his passing as a "monumental loss" to Dagbon, chieftaincy, and the nation. The House noted his reign was marked by commitment to peace, reconciliation, unity, and preservation of Dagbon's cultural heritage.
The National House of Chiefs has extended condolences to the Dagbon Traditional Council following the death of His Royal Majesty Ya-Naa Mahama Abukari II, King and Overlord of the Dagbon Kingdom, describing his passing as a "monumental loss" to Dagbon, the institution of chieftaincy, and the nation as a whole.
A Justice of the Court of Appeal has called for constitutional and legislative reforms to allow certain categories of cases to end at the Court of Appeal rather than proceed to the Supreme Court, arguing this would ease the apex court's growing workload. She noted that the Supreme Court is currently overstretched by the volume and diversity of cases it is mandated to hear, including original jurisdiction in constitutional and regional matters, appellate jurisdiction over cases from the National House of Chiefs, final appellate jurisdiction over decisions of the Court of Appeal, jurisdiction over presidential election petitions, and supervisory jurisdiction over the High Court and Court of Appeal.
President John Mahama has announced plans to codify chieftaincy succession processes in the Upper West Region, aiming to reduce disputes and strengthen peace by documenting royal families, succession gates, and rotational arrangements. The President expressed concern that financial inducements have influenced traditional processes, leading to the selection of individuals without legitimate claims to stools.
The Dzodze Traditional Council has formally notified the Ketu North Municipal Assembly and other state institutions of the appointment of Torgbui Ege IV as Acting President of the Council, approved by the Volta Regional House of Chiefs on June 18 in accordance with the Chieftaincy Act, 2008. The one-year appointment follows due process pending resolution of a chieftaincy matter affecting the Traditional Area.
Speaker Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has advocated for constitutional amendments to integrate traditional and religious leaders into Parliament's framework, arguing this would foster national unity and reduce partisanship in the legislative body. He made the case during the National Development Conference hosted by the Church of Pentecost.
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (Mahama Cares) appealed to the National House of Chiefs to support government efforts expanding access to specialised healthcare for Ghanaians with chronic non-communicable diseases. The delegation, led by Board Chairperson Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, said traditional leaders are essential partners in ensuring the Fund's benefits reach communities across the country.
Ghana's National House of Chiefs has called on the government to implement permanent and practical measures to address recurring flooding, following recent devastating floods that killed at least 19 people and displaced thousands of residents across Accra, Tema and other regions.
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (MahamaCares), established under Act 1144 (2025) to cover non-communicable disease costs not included in the National Health Insurance Scheme, has met with the National House of Chiefs in Kumasi to discuss a strategic partnership for community education and public awareness about the fund's services.
Kuoro Issaka Kazie Zengeh Tenje II, Paramount Chief of Lambusie Traditional Area in Upper West Region, has been inducted as a new member of the National House of Chiefs, replacing the late NaaPuowelleKarbo III. He was sworn in on 2 July 2026 before the president of the House.