The government has increased the adjudication allowance for Traditional Authorities from GH¢30,000 to GH¢50,000, effective April 1, 2026.
The announcement was made by the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, during a familiarisation visit to the Volta Regional House of Chiefs in Ho.
According to the Minister, the increment is part of the government’s broader efforts to strengthen traditional governance and enhance the role of chiefs in dispute resolution and local development.
Addressing members of the House, Mr. Ibrahim reaffirmed the government’s respect for the institution of chieftaincy, as enshrined in the 1992 Constitution, and acknowledged the critical role chiefs play in maintaining peace, resolving disputes, and promoting social cohesion.
He noted that concerns had been raised about inadequate financial allocations for the effective adjudication of chieftaincy cases, which often delay the delivery of justice.
“To address this challenge, the amount allocated for the adjudication of cases every quarter has been increased from GH¢30,000 to GH¢50,000, effective April 1,” the Minister said.
Mr. Ibrahim further assured chiefs and queen mothers of the government’s commitment to strengthening the capacity of Regional Houses of Chiefs through sustained engagement and practical interventions within available resources.
He also announced that the monthly allowances of paramount chiefs and queen mothers have been increased to GH¢3,000 and GH¢2,400 respectively, describing it as a 300 per cent increment aimed at facilitating the work of traditional authorities. The funds, he said, have been released for disbursement.
Touching on development initiatives, the Minister highlighted the government’s commitment to implementing the 24-hour Model Market project and urged Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives, as well as traditional leaders, to work together to ensure its success. He appealed to traditional authorities to make land available for the construction of the markets.
He disclosed that procurement processes are underway to engage contractors to replicate satellite market designs to help decongest central markets, adding that traditional leaders who provide land for the project will be duly recognised.
Delivering a vote of thanks on behalf of the chiefs and queen mothers, Togbe Agama Amata VI, Paramount Chief of the Fievie Traditional Area, expressed appreciation to the government for the increment in adjudication allowances.
He commended the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government for tangible development initiatives, citing ongoing works on the Eastern Corridor Road as evidence of the administration’s “Big Push” infrastructure agenda.
The visit formed part of the Minister’s nationwide engagement with Regional Houses of Chiefs to strengthen relations between government and traditional authorities and address challenges confronting chieftaincy institutions.
