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THE JUDICIAL POWERS OF THE JUDICIAL COMMITTEE OF A TRADITIONAL COUNCIL

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THE JUDICIAL POWERS OF THE JUDICIAL COMMITTEE OF A TRADITIONAL COUNCIL INTRODUCTION In Ghana, the institution of chieftaincy, together with its traditional councils as established by customary law and usage is guaranteed. Parliament shall have no power to enact any law which confers on any person or authority the right to accord or withdraw recognition […]

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THE ROLE OF KINGMAKERS VIS A VIS ENSTOOLMENT/DESTOOLMENT PROCESS OF CHIEFS IN GHANA.

By Richard Appiah Kubi* THE HISTORY BEHIND THE NAME KINGMAKER The word Kingmaker appears to be misnomer and some people argue that it should be Chiefmaker since their functions pertain to chiefs: to me it remains in our vocabulary as a reminder of the pristine dignity of our natural rulers as Kings. The Europeans met

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THE LAW ON CHIEFTAINCY ENDORSEMENT OF POLITICIANS & POLITICAL PARTIES

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THE LAW ON CHIEFTAINCY ENDORSEMENT OF POLITICIANS & POLITICAL PARTIES In recent times, chiefs have been seen to give their remarks on the government’s performance including their opinions on the policies of political aspirants. Article 276(1) of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana prevents chiefs from engaging in active party politics and if they so wish,

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It was a traditional rite, not a marriage ceremony – Chieftaincy Minister

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The Minister of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Stephen Amoah Boateng, has clarified issues surrounding the alleged child marriage ceremony that took place at Nungua last weekend. Speaking on JoyNews’ The Probe, Mr Boateng explained that the video that circulated on social media was a traditional rite and not a marriage ceremony. According to him, “during

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Farmer granted GH¢10k bail for offensive statement

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A 35-year-old farmer standing trial at the Enchi District Magistrate Court for allegedly making an offensive statement about Nana Kojo Meah III, Chief of Boinso, in the Aowin Municipality, Western North Region, has been granted bail in the sum of GH¢10,000 with two sureties. Aside the bail, the court ordered that the accused person, Kojo

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