President John Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to working closely with traditional rulers, emphasising that their counsel is essential to the nation’s development agenda.
Speaking at an engagement with the Overlord of Dagbon, His Royal Majesty Yaa Naa Abukari Mahama II, and his traditional leaders at the presidency, the President assured that his government will not sideline Traditional leaders, but rather forge a strong partnership to promote inclusive governance.
“We recognise that tradition is complementary to development, tradition is foundational, and this government will not sideline traditional rulers; we will partner with you, we will listen to your wise counsel, we will honour your place in the national architecture of governance,” he said.
To show his administration’s commitment to traditional institutions, the president announced that the Traditional Leadership Support Fund, included in the 2025 budget, will be disbursed soon.
He noted that the fund aims to assist traditional leaders in renovating royal palaces, safeguarding important cultural archives, and other important things.
“The funds will finance the preservation of royal archives, rehabilitation of palaces, and logistical support for traditional areas, including the Dagbon Traditional Council” he emphasized.
The president highlighted the importance of chieftaincy in national unity and development, said his government values the voice and contribution of traditional authorities and remains committed to upholding their role in Ghana’s governance structure.
