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National House of Chiefs

Also known as: NHC

Constitutional institution that adjudicates chieftaincy disputes and advises on traditional governance matters, currently facing funding challenges and debate over electoral reforms.

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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

Police hunt seven after deadly Bunkprugu chieftaincy violence

The News

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.

5 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 5 October

  1. Police hunt seven after deadly Bunkprugu chieftaincy violence

    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.

    5 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 25 September

  1. Adutwum aide calls on churches and chiefs to defend democratic freedoms

    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.

    25 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. NkrumahFest 2026 marked by organizational chaos, mismanagement

    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.

    25 September 2026 · The Chronicle →

Friday 18 September

  1. NPP opposes government constitutional amendment process

    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.

    18 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

Thursday 17 September

  1. NPP rejects NDC's constitution review approach, demands assembly

    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.

    17 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 6 September

  1. Ghana's political discourse plagued by insults, personal attacks

    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.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 27 August

  1. Mahama Ayariga defines Local Government Minister's chieftaincy role

    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.

    27 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ayariga pledges increased chieftaincy funding if approved

    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.

    27 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Ayariga pledges respect for constitutional limits on chieftaincy

    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.

    27 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Mahama Ayariga pledges not to interfere in chieftaincy 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.

    27 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 26 August

  1. Eastern Regional House of Chiefs faces funding crisis

    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.

    26 August 2026 · The Chronicle →

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Yakubu Abukari enskinned as Dagbon Regent following father's death

    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.

    4 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Friday 31 July

  1. Ho-Dome Queen Mother alleges vote-buying in Council of State election

    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.

    31 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Vote buying deterred Togbe Afede from second-term bid as National House President

    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.

    31 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Togbe Afede XIV warns of uncapped Supreme Court appointments risk

    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.

    28 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Financial barriers prevent many from accessing justice, Togbe Afede says

    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.

    28 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Academic warns against return of tribunals as terror

    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.

    28 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

Monday 27 July

  1. Tribunals and injustice: Reflections on June 4th executions

    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.

    27 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Chief Justice lauds traditional leaders for resolving disputes

    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.

    22 July 2026 · Daily Guide →

Friday 17 July

  1. National House of Chiefs mourns Ya-Naa Abukari II's death

    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.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. National House of Chiefs mourns Ya-Naa Abukari II's death

    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.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 16 July

  1. National House of Chiefs mourns death of Ya-Naa Abukari II

    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.

    16 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Justice calls for reforms to keep certain cases at Court of Appeal

    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.

    16 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 13 July

  1. Mahama proposes codifying chieftaincy succession to reduce disputes

    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.

    13 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

Friday 10 July

  1. Dzodze Traditional Council appoints acting president for one year

    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.

    10 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 9 July

  1. Bagbin calls for constitutional reform integrating traditional and religious leaders

    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.

    9 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 7 July

  1. Ghana Medical Trust Fund appeals to chiefs for healthcare access

    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.

    7 July 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 6 July

  1. Chiefs urge government for permanent flood control measures

    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.

    6 July 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. Ghana Medical Trust Fund partners with House of Chiefs

    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.

    6 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

  3. Lambusie Paramount Chief inducted into National House of Chiefs

    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.

    6 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

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