Greater Accra Minister Pledges to Resolve Chieftaincy Disputes


The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, has reaffirmed her commitment to working closely with the Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs, security agencies, and other stakeholders to resolve longstanding chieftaincy disputes in the region. She emphasized that fostering peace and stability is crucial for regional development.

Speaking during her inaugural meeting with the Regional House of Chiefs, Minister Ocloo acknowledged the negative impact of unresolved chieftaincy conflicts on social cohesion and resource allocation. She assured traditional leaders of her dedication to facilitating peaceful resolutions but clarified that her role is not to determine who becomes a chief.

“It is not my duty to decide who becomes a chief; that is for the family to determine. My focus is on ensuring peace and stability,” she stated.

Beyond addressing chieftaincy issues, the minister also highlighted her plans to restore the Dodowa Forest and other encroached lands in the region, recognizing their importance for environmental sustainability and future generations.

As both the Regional Minister and Member of Parliament for Shai-Osudoku, Ocloo was formally welcomed as the 14th member of the Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs, marking a new phase in government-traditional leadership relations.

Call for Security and Lawful Succession

Meanwhile, the Minister of Interior, Alhaji Muntaka Mohammed, urged chiefs to support national security efforts by refraining from shielding individuals engaged in criminal activities. He called on traditional leaders to document clear succession lines within their families to prevent future disputes.


“Respect for the law must remain a priority. Chiefs should not interfere in security matters or act as guarantors for criminals,” he warned.

Adding his voice, the President of the Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs, Oboade Notse King Professor Odaifio Welentsi III, appealed to the government to address the issue of rival chiefs in the region to ensure lasting peace.

He further urged President Nana Akufo-Addo to return government-acquired lands that are no longer in use to the traditional authorities and support the construction of a new administrative complex for the Regional House of Chiefs.


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