Mahama Ayariga vows to keep ministers out of chieftaincy disputes
Minister-designate for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, has stressed that ministers of state should not interfere in disputes involving traditional authorities. Speaking during his vetting before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Thursday, August 27, Mr Ayariga said chieftaincy matters are regulated by constitutional and legal frameworks that assign…
Mahama Ayariga, the Minister-designate for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, has vowed to maintain ministers' distance from chieftaincy disputes. During his testimony before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on August 27, Ayariga emphasized that chieftaincy matters are governed by constitutional and legal frameworks, designating specific roles to traditional institutions and the state.
He clarified that ministers' duties revolve around supporting and bolstering chieftaincy institutions rather than engaging in individual disputes. Ayariga highlighted that organizations such as the National House of Chiefs, Regional Houses of Chiefs, and Traditional Councils are responsible for addressing chieftaincy-related issues.
Furthermore, he clarified that courts, including the Supreme Court, possess the authority to resolve disputes that advance through the legal system. Asserting his commitment to respecting the autonomy of traditional institutions, Ayariga pledged not to interfere in chieftaincy matters if appointed, ensuring his approach aligns with the constitutional framework and safeguards against undue government involvement in such disputes.
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