Mahama calls for stronger partnership between traditional authorities and government

Story by: Regina Bless

President John Dramani Mahama has called on traditional authorities to deepen their partnership with government to accelerate development and strengthen governance at the district level.

The President made the call during a courtesy visit by the Ahafo Regional House of Chiefs, where he highlighted the important role traditional leaders play in supporting development and promoting effective governance within their communities.

President Mahama noted that closer collaboration between government and traditional authorities could help address local development challenges, improve coordination and ensure that the concerns of communities are effectively communicated to the appropriate authorities.

He further encouraged traditional leaders to continue working with government institutions to promote peace, accountability and sustainable development across the country.

The engagement with the Ahafo Regional House of Chiefs forms part of efforts to strengthen cooperation between the central government and traditional institutions in advancing Ghana’s development agenda.