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National House of Chiefs

Also known as: NHC

National House of Chiefs — umbrella organization for Ghana's traditional leaders, recently engaged on healthcare sustainability, drug abuse, and constitutional independence issues.

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  1. May 2026

  2. Joy Online

    The National House of Chiefs has rejected the Constitutional Review Committee (CRC) recommendation to merge the Office of the Administrator of Stool Lands (OASL) with the Lands Commission. …

    National House of Chiefs rejects CRC recommendation to merge OASL with Lands Commission

  3. Parliamentary chieftaincy committee seeks Otumfuo's guidance on disputes

    1. Joy Online

      The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has stated that the National House of Chiefs has no authority to install chiefs, insisting that such powers belong exclusively to traditional councils. …

      House of Chiefs cannot install chiefs – Otumfuo warns against politicising chieftaincy

    2. Joy Online

      … He suggested that part of these resources could be redirected to strengthen the capacity of the National House of Chiefs and Regional Houses of Chiefs to resolve disputes before they escalate. …

      Chieftaincy committee seeks Otumfuo’s support to resolve rising chieftaincy disputes

  4. Joy Online

    The Oti Regional House of Chiefs has announced plans to begin mediation efforts aimed at finding a lasting solution to the protracted conflict in Nkwanta in the Oti Region. …

    Oti Regional House of Chiefs to begin mediation process over Nkwanta conflict
  5. April 2026

  6. Joy Online

    The National House of Chiefs has admonished workers in the country to work towards the protection of the environment. …

    House of Chiefs urges Ghanaian workers to commit to environmental protection

  7. Daily Guide

    … His distinguished service included serving as Paramount Chief of Lawra (enskinned in 2007), former President of the Upper West Regional House of Chiefs, and immediate past Vice President of the National House of Chiefs. …

    Lawra Mourns Naa Puowelle Karbo III
Society

National House of Chiefs backs Ghana Medical Trust Fund

The News

The National House of Chiefs has pledged full support for the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, which was established to reduce the financial burden on patients suffering from chronic non-communicable diseases. The chiefs committed to champion the initiative nationwide to help ensure more Ghanaians living with chronic diseases benefit from financial assistance for specialised healthcare.

Why it matters

National House of Chiefs backing the Ghana Medical Trust Fund signals cultural and institutional support for chronic disease financial assistance.

22 hours ago · Joy Online →

Yesterday

  1. National House of Chiefs backs Ghana Medical Trust Fund

    The National House of Chiefs has pledged full support for the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, which was established to reduce the financial burden on patients suffering from chronic non-communicable diseases. The chiefs committed to champion the initiative nationwide to help ensure more Ghanaians living with chronic diseases benefit from financial assistance for specialised healthcare.

    22 hours ago · Joy Online →

  2. KATH Cardiology Centre set for August 2026 completion

    Construction of a cardiology centre at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, funded by the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, is on track to be completed by the end of August 2026, the Fund's Administrator announced during an inspection in Kumasi. The facility will house the Ashanti Region's first catheterisation laboratory and is intended to enhance diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases.

    23 hours ago · Joy Online →

Thursday 2 July

  1. Supreme Court at 150: Judiciary evolution from colonial to democratic era

    At the inaugural Supreme Court @150 Anniversary Lecture Series, Professor Philip Ebow Bondzi-Simpson traced Ghana's 150-year judicial history, noting that the Supreme Court's 1876 establishment unified existing judicial structures across British West African territories and that the country's judicial system has evolved through colonial rule, constitutional reforms, customary law, military interventions, and the development of an independent judiciary.

    2 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. National House of Chiefs wants less emphasis on "MahamaCares" slogan

    The National House of Chiefs has questioned the sustainability of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund beyond the current administration and called for the slogan "MahamaCares" to be de-emphasised to avoid politicisation. The traditional leaders cited abandoned projects like Agenda 111 and Saglemi Housing and requested assurances that the free national health care initiative will continue beyond 2028.

    2 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Gonja king seeks deeper ties with Asante Kingdom for peace, development

    The Yagbonwura of the Gonja Kingdom has called for stronger collaboration with the Asante Kingdom, saying their ancient relationship should be deepened to promote peace, preserve culture, and improve community welfare. He also urged traditional leaders across Ghana to demonstrate the relevance of the chieftaincy institution.

    2 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 30 June

  1. Takoradi traders boycott tolls, threaten market relocation

    Traders at Takoradi's New Market have declared an indefinite toll boycott from July 1 and threatened to move to the uncompleted Takoradi Market Circle by end-July if authorities do not complete the long-delayed project, citing five years of waiting in a temporary facility that was meant to be used for only two years.

    30 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Thursday 25 June

  1. GTMO calls for arrests after Forestry Commission checkpoint attack

    The Ghana Timber Millers Organisation has demanded arrests and prosecution of those responsible for a June 9 violent attack on a Forestry Commission timber monitoring checkpoint in Bono East Region, warning that illegal timber trafficking and forest crime pose a growing threat to timber-producing areas and national security.

    25 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Government engages chiefs to regulate firearms at cultural events

    The Interior Minister says the government is engaging traditional authorities to strictly regulate firearm use at cultural gatherings and outdooring ceremonies, ensuring only trained and authorised individuals handle weapons during these events to enhance public safety.

    23 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 22 June

  1. Mahama hosts first-ever Juneteenth commemoration outside US

    President Mahama led Heads of State, traditional leaders, and African diaspora members at Christiansborg Castle in Accra on June 19 for the first Juneteenth observance held outside the United States, commemorating the end of slavery with wreath-laying and a reenactment of the transatlantic slave trade.

    22 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 20 June

  1. Timber Millers Organisation condemns attack on Forestry Commission checkpoint

    The Ghana Timber Millers Organisation has strongly condemned an attack on a Forestry Commission timber monitoring checkpoint at Babatokuma in Bono East Region on June 9, during which state property was destroyed and staff were injured, calling for the arrest and prosecution of those responsible.

    20 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 19 June

  1. NACOC seeks chiefs' support in combating rising drug abuse

    The Narcotics Control Commission has engaged the National House of Chiefs to help tackle drug abuse, particularly among youth. The NACOC Director-General warned that individuals aged 20–29 are the largest group of drug users and that cannabis is the most widely abused substance in Ghana.

    19 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

Monday 15 June

  1. Royal Anona family rejects alleged new Ahantahene enstoolment

    The Royal Anona family of Busua in the Western Region has declared null and void an alleged enstoolment of a new Ahantahene with the stool name Badu Bonsoe III, asserting they are the legitimate owners of the Ahanta Paramount Stool and warning they will not tolerate any move that mars peace in the area. The family says they have exclusive mandate to nominate an Ahantahene and that on April 2, 2023, they nominated, confirmed and outdoored Kwabena Antwi as Ahantahene with the stool name Otumfuo Baidoo Bonsoe XVI.

    15 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

Thursday 4 June

  1. Mahama calls on African lawmakers to prioritize family values, sovereignty

    President John Dramani Mahama addressed the 4th African Inter-Parliamentary Conference on Family and Sovereignty in Accra, urging African parliamentarians to uphold family values and strengthen sovereignty in their countries. He emphasized that Africa's future depends on building societies rooted in identity and the ability to chart their own destiny, and called on delegates from 20 African countries to consolidate parliamentary consensus to advance the African Charter on Family Values and Sovereignty.

    4 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Mahama urges African parliamentarians to uphold family values and sovereignty

    President John Mahama has urged African parliamentarians to uphold family values and strengthen their countries' sovereignty, stressing that Africa's future depends on building societies rooted in identity and capable of charting their own destiny. Speaking through his Chief of Staff at the opening of the 4th African Inter-Parliamentary Conference on Family and Sovereignty in Accra, which brought together delegates from 20 African countries, Mahama emphasised the importance of consolidating parliamentary consensus to advance the African Charter on Family Values and Sovereignty.

    4 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 1 June

  1. GoldBod procures 10 speedboats to fight illegal mining

    Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi announced procurement of 10 high-tech speedboats for the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operational Secretariat to protect river bodies from illegal mining operations, which he described as a grave environmental threat. The initiative builds on earlier support including five pick-up vehicles and GH¢5 million provided to the task force last year.

    1 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

Monday 18 May

  1. Parliament urged chiefs to avoid partisan political alignment

    The Vice Chairman of Parliament's Select Committee on Chieftaincy, Culture and Religious Affairs has appealed to chiefs to refrain from engaging in partisan politics, warning that openly declaring support for political parties risks compromising their neutrality in settling disputes and administering justice in their traditional areas.

    18 May 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. National House of Chiefs seeks constitutional independence from Parliament

    The National House of Chiefs has called on Parliament to uphold the independence of the Chieftaincy Institution as provided for in the Constitution. The NHC President outlined several challenges confronting the institution during a meeting with the Parliamentary Select Committee on Chieftaincy, Culture and Religious Affairs.

    18 May 2026 · The Chronicle →

Sunday 17 May

  1. Mahama commends Dagbon chiefs, people for peace restoration

    President Mahama has praised Yaa Naa Abukari and the Northern Regional House of Chiefs for their role in achieving and maintaining peace in Dagbon, calling it a model example of conflict resolution through traditional authority, state leadership, and community cooperation.

    17 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 15 May

  1. National House of Chiefs opposes merging Land Administrator office with Lands Commission

    The National House of Chiefs has rejected a Constitutional Review Committee recommendation to merge the Office of the Administrator of Stool Lands (OASL) with the Lands Commission, arguing that OASL should remain independent under the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources to ensure efficient management of stool land revenue and accountability.

    15 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. Chiefs oppose merging stool lands office with commission

    The National House of Chiefs has rejected Constitutional Review Committee recommendations to merge the Office of the Administrator of Stool Lands with the Lands Commission, arguing the OASL should remain independent to protect stool land revenues and support traditional authorities in land administration.

    15 May 2026 · The Chronicle →

Thursday 14 May

  1. National House of Chiefs opposes OASL-Lands Commission merger

    The National House of Chiefs has rejected a Constitutional Review Committee recommendation to merge the Office of the Administrator of Stool Lands (OASL) with the Lands Commission, arguing that OASL should remain independent because it was created to improve management of stool land revenue, ensure transparency and accountability, and protect traditional authorities' land interests — purposes that would be compromised under the Lands Commission.

    14 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Asantehene insists House of Chiefs cannot install chiefs

    The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has stated that the National House of Chiefs has no authority to install chiefs, with such powers belonging exclusively to traditional councils. He cautioned against politicising chieftaincy elections and called on Parliament to clarify the specific roles of various Houses of Chiefs in matters of enstoolment and recognition.

    13 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Parliamentary chieftaincy committee seeks Otumfuo's guidance on disputes

    Ghana's Parliamentary Select Committee on Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs visited Otumfuo Osei Tutu II to seek advice on addressing rising chieftaincy disputes across the country. The Committee emphasized the need to prevent partisan politics from interfering in chieftaincy matters and discussed redirecting state resources from security interventions toward strengthening dispute resolution capacity.

    13 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 11 May

  1. Oti Regional House of Chiefs begins mediation over Nkwanta conflict

    The Oti Regional House of Chiefs has announced plans to mediate a protracted conflict in Nkwanta involving the Akyode, Challa and Adele ethnic groups, with the House planning to meet representatives of the three factions in June 2026 to hear grievances and seek solutions using custom and tradition.

    11 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 30 April

  1. House of Chiefs urges workers to protect environment

    Ghana's House of Chiefs has called on workers to commit to environmental protection, warning that illegal mining is degrading forest reserves, water bodies, and farmlands. The chiefs urged political leaders and state authorities to enforce environmental laws against violators.

    30 April 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 24 April

  1. Paramount Chief of Lawra, Naa Puowelle Karbo III, dies at 79

    Naa Puowelle Karbo III, Paramount Chief of the Lawra Traditional Area and immediate past Vice President of the National House of Chiefs, died on 21 April 2026 at the Bank of Ghana Hospital in Accra after a short illness. He was enskinned in 2007 and served as former President of the Upper West Regional House of Chiefs.

    24 April 2026 · Daily Guide →

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