A House of Their Own: Queen Mothers Petition Government for Formal National Chamber
By Sharon Zoe Williams In a historic push for gender-inclusive traditional governance, traditional women leaders from across Ghana paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs, Hon. Mahama Ayariga, on Friday, October 16, 2026, to advocate for the official creation of a state-recognized Chamber of the House of Queen […]
On Friday, October 16, 2026, a delegation of Queen Mothers from various parts of Ghana met with Ghana's Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs, Hon. Mahama Ayariga, to advocate for the establishment of a state-recognized Chamber of the House of Queen Mothers. These influential women underscored the pivotal role their community leaders play in fostering community cohesion, mediating disputes, and safeguarding cultural heritage.
However, they lamented the absence of a formal constitutional body akin to the National and Regional Houses of Chiefs, which currently marginalizes their presence in national governance structures.
The delegation's plea was met with warm reception and enthusiastic endorsement by Hon. Mahama Ayariga, who recognized the invaluable mediation and leadership traits inherent in Queen Mothers. He highlighted the untapped potential of women in formal policymaking spheres and argued that empowering Queen Mothers could significantly enhance government initiatives in healthcare, education, and peacebuilding.
To bring their vision to fruition, the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs is poised to engage with Parliament and traditional institutions to explore the necessary legal and policy frameworks.
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