The National House of Chiefs has renewed calls for increased government funding to support the resolution of chieftaincy disputes across the country.
According to the House, inadequate financial resources are hindering its ability to efficiently arbitrate and settle disputes, resulting in prolonged cases in several traditional areas.
President of the House, Ogyeahoho Yaw Gyebi II, made the appeal during a courtesy call by the Parliamentary Select Committee on Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs.
He explained that the lack of adequate funding has slowed the arbitration process, causing disputes that could ordinarily be resolved within days to drag on for months and, in some cases, years.
Ogyeahoho Yaw Gyebi II stressed that the timely resolution of chieftaincy disputes is essential for maintaining peace, stability and development in communities.
He therefore appealed to the government to increase financial support to enable the House to effectively carry out its constitutional mandate.
The visit by the Parliamentary Select Committee formed part of efforts to strengthen collaboration with traditional authorities and assess challenges affecting the institution of chieftaincy in Ghana.
