Western Regional House of Chiefs

Also known as: WRHC

Appears in coverage of chieftaincy affairs and major development projects in Ghana's Western Region.

2026-04-292026-10-28

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October 2026
20 OctJoy Online
… Among those present at the ceremony were the Deputy Minister for Energy, Richard Gyan-Mensah; the Deputy Minister for Transport, Dorcas Afo Toffey; the President of the Western Regional House of Chiefs, Nana Kobina Nketsia; the Paramount Chief of the Western Nzema Traditional Are …
$28bn Lot 2 MoU ‘resurrects’ hope and confidence in Ghana’s Petroleum Hub project
September 2026
25 SeptThe Chronicle
… He seated this man above the President of the Western Regional House of Chiefs — the constitutional authority of the chieftaincy institution in this region — who was quietly relegated to the background. …
They Flew Senegal’s Flag At Nkrumah’s Festival: It Was The Least Of The Embarrassments
22 SeptJoy Online
… The event was attended by the Paramount Chief of Essikado Traditional and President of the Western Regional House of Chiefs, Nana Kobina Nketsia V; the former running mate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the 2024 general election, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh; the daughter of Osa …
Dr Kwame Nkrumah’s birthday celebration: Africa must heed Nkrumah’s vision of unity – Prof. Lumumba
4 SeptThe Ghanaian Times
… Nana Twumasi appealed to the elders, the royal family and other stakeholders, including the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and the Western Regional House of Chiefs, to urgently help find a peaceful resolution to the dispute. …
Nsuaem chiefs warn against attempts to disturb peace
July 2026
20 JulThe Chronicle
… Meanwhile, The Chronicle can report that an action had earlier been filed at the Judicial Committee of the Western Regional House of Chiefs (WRHC) seeking to restrain plaintiff in the suit (Otumfuo Baidoo Bonsoe XVI) from styling himself as Otumfuo Baidoe Bonsoe XVI. …
Otumfuo Baidoe Bonsoe XVI sues Ahanta MP and others
June 2026
29 JunThe Ghanaian Times
… The Anona Royal Family also cited historical documents showing that following the repatriation of the remains in 2009, the Ahanta Traditional Council, in collaboration with the Western Regional House of Chiefs, established a Funeral Planning Committee to oversee the late king’s b …
Anona Royal Family blocks move to release late Ahanta king’s remains
15 JunDaily Guide
… He revealed that all the necessary documents with regards to Otumfuo Baidoo Bonsoe XVI have already been forwarded to the Western Regional House of Chiefs for the necessary action to be taken and for onward submission to the National House of Chiefs in Kumasi. …
‘We Want Peace In Ahanta Traditional Area’
9 JunThe Ghanaian Times
… In a social media post last Saturday, Dr Aubynn said the move followed the President’s announcement to the Western Regional House of Chiefs and a subsequent directive to the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources to begin the acquisition process. …
No error in 5,000-hectare decision — PHDC CEO
5 JunThe Chronicle
… Leading the call was the President of the Western Regional House of Chiefs (WRHC) and Omanhene of Essikado, Nana Kobina Nketiah V, who questioned why a town that has contributed immensely to Ghana’s mining industry continues to struggle with such poor roads. …
Prestea cries over poor Bogoso-Prestea road
May 2026
29 MayThe Chronicle
… Kwabena Duffuor, Founder of Heath Goldfields; Nana Kobina Nketiah V, President of the Western Regional House of Chiefs; Nana Nteboa Pra V, Prestea Heman Chief; Robert Wisdom Cudjoe, MP for Prestea Huni-Valley; and Matthew Ayeh, MCE for Prestea Huni-Valley, among others. …
Heath Goldfields To Invest $20m In Prestea-Bogoso Economy

Mining & Energy

$28bn UAE-led consortium signs deal for Ghana's Petroleum Hub Lot 2

The News

A US$28-billion Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation and an investment consortium led by Global Sphere (UAE) to develop Lot 2 of Ghana's Petroleum Hub project, which will include a 300,000 barrel-per-day refinery, petrochemical plants, storage infrastructure, and a multi-berth jetty within five years, with on-site activities expected to begin in the first quarter of 2027.

20 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 20 October

$28bn UAE-led consortium signs deal for Ghana's Petroleum Hub Lot 2
A US$28-billion Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation and an investment consortium led by Global Sphere (UAE) to develop Lot 2 of Ghana's Petroleum Hub project, which will include a 300,000 barrel-per-day refinery, petrochemical plants, storage infrastructure, and a multi-berth jetty within five years, with on-site activities expected to begin in the first quarter of 2027.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 25 September

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 →

Tuesday 22 September

Prof. Lumumba calls Africa to heed Nkrumah's unity vision
At the annual NkrumahFest celebration in Nkroful, Kenyan Pan-Africanist Prof. P.L.O. Lumumba urged African leaders to return to the founding ideals of continental unity, saying that 66 years after independence, Africa remains politically divided and economically colonised despite its natural resource wealth—a betrayal of Dr. Nkrumah's vision that must be reversed.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 4 September

Nsuaem chiefs warn against fake regent installation
The Nsuaem Divisional Council in the Western Region warned the public against individuals claiming to be regent, saying there is currently no properly constituted regent in the traditional area. The council noted that Nsuaem has been without a substantive chief for nearly six years due to a chieftaincy dispute, hampering development in the area.
4 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 20 July

Otumfuo Baidoe Bonsoe XVI sues MP over severed head repatriation
Samuel Kwabina Antwi, in his capacity as Otumfuo Baidoe Bonsoe XVI, has filed a High Court suit in Accra against the Member of Parliament for Ahanta West Mavis Kuukua Bissue and two others concerning the repatriation of the severed head of the late Otumfuo Baidoo Bonsoe II, and seeks to halt a planned Ahanta heritage month programme.
20 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

Monday 29 June

Anona Royal Family opposes Ahanta Heritage Month plan for late king's remains
The Anona Royal Family of the Ahanta Paramount Stool says it has been excluded from discussions about incorporating the repatriated remains of Otumfuo Badu Bonsoe II into the 2026 Ahanta Heritage Month celebration, arguing that decisions over the sacred remains must rest with the Paramount Chief, Paramount Queenmother, and principal elders. The family's lawyers have petitioned the Ministry of Defence to suspend a June 30, 2026 meeting on the matter.
29 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 15 June

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 →

Tuesday 9 June

PHDC CEO defends 5,000-hectare land decision for petroleum hub
The CEO of the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation defended the Lands Commission's decision to gazette 5,000 hectares for the Petroleum Hub project, stating it was based on a written directive from President John Dramani Mahama following his announcement to the Western Regional House of Chiefs on July 30, 2025.
9 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Friday 5 June

Prestea residents demand reconstruction of deteriorating Bogoso–Prestea road
At a Heath GoldFields development plan ceremony, traditional leaders, government officials and business executives joined Prestea residents in calling for the reconstruction of the 23-kilometre Bogoso–Prestea road, which they described as neglected for years and unfit for a major mining centre.
5 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

Friday 29 May

Heath Goldfields commits $20m to Prestea-Bogoso development
Indigenous mining firm Heath Goldfields has launched a five-year community development plan committing US$20 million towards legacy projects in education, healthcare, infrastructure, skills training and job creation in its mining catchment communities of Prestea and Bogoso.
29 May 2026 · The Chronicle →

Tuesday 19 May

Petroleum Hub Project faces land acquisition challenges since 2021
Ghana's Petroleum Hub Project, described as the nation's most ambitious undertaking, has faced land acquisition challenges since its inception in 2021. The article notes that major national projects in Ghana typically encounter community resistance over land issues, funding, and environmental concerns, and cites similar delays experienced by Nigeria's Dangote Refinery.
19 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Petroleum Hub Project faces land acquisition challenges
Ghana's Petroleum Hub Project, launched in 2021, has encountered land acquisition difficulties since inception. The article notes that major national projects routinely face community resistance over land issues, citing the Nigerian Dangote Refinery as a parallel example of similar delays.
19 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 5 May

Western Regional Chiefs commend Karpowership's energy and community work
A delegation of 17 chiefs from the Western Region visited Karpowership Ghana's powership to inspect operations and the company's contribution to Ghana's energy needs and community development. The chiefs, led by Nana Kobina Nketsia V, commended Karpowership for its transparency, community engagement, and adherence to safety and environmental standards.
5 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Wednesday 29 April

Western Regional chiefs tour Karpowership Ghana powership
Seventeen chiefs from the Western Region, led by Nana Kobina Nketsia V, visited Karpowership Ghana's Karadeniz Powership Osman Khan and commended the company for its transparency, community engagement, and adherence to safety and environmental standards.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →