Government is worried about rising chieftaincy disputes in Upper West Region

Government is worried about rising chieftaincy disputes in Upper West Region

November 12, 2009
He said chieftaincy disputes in Wa, Nadowli, Buissie and Pulima paramountcies have generated into protracted litigation and needed to be resolved as quickly as possible to enhance development.

He said even though the people had not allowed those disputes to degenerate into violent situations, there was the need to appreciate the effects that they have on development.

Vice President Mahama appealed to all those involved in fomenting chieftaincy disputes to come together and resolve them to promote sustainable peace to enable the people to pursue their development agenda to improve their living standards.

Vice President Mahama commended the kingmakers of Tumu for honouring President John Atta Mills' appeal to them to ensure that a peaceful and smooth transition to the skin took place.

Vice President Mahama urged the Upper West Regional House of Chiefs to emulate the useful lessons of Tumu kingmakers and apply them in resolving the outstanding chieftaincy disputes in the region.

"The ascension of Kuoro Kanton should be a blessing and I expect him to lead the people to greater prosperity and progress. I hope Kuoro Kanton will keep the people united and provide them with the needed leadership that will make them to contribute their quota towards the development of the area", Vice President Mahama said.

GNA