Has Ghana A King?

So far in Ghana, we have three traditional rulers I know of who are ascribed the title King. The Okyehene,. Asantehene and Dagbonaa are the only ones who come to mind.

Last week, there was an argument as to whether there is a King In Ghana and to be specific if the Asantehene qualifies as a king or not.

As usual of Ghana, instead of capitalising on the opportunity to educate and inform the public, people started getting emotional and blew the tribal whistle needlessly.

Kweku Baako has been vilified and threatened because he holds a view contrary to those who believe The Asantehene is indeed a King.

In this piece, we are looking at the issues as dispassionate as possible. Put aside your tribal card and let us look at the issues with the sole objective of learning and not to in anyway belittle or over-magnify any traditional leader.

King: The male ruler of an independent state, especially one who inherits the position by right of birth. (Oxford Dictionary)

Chief: A leader or ruler of a people or clan. (Oxford Dictionary)

King
By the Oxford dictionary’s definition, a King heads an independent state. He is not under any other head of state within his jurisdiction. Every part of Ghana is by law under the President of Ghana. Every single traditional leader in this country calls on the president of the nation Ghana to help them solve their developmental challenges because he is the one who receives and determines the use of TAX. No part of Ghana is independent and self-sufficient on its own.

Chief
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