Tag: traditional authority
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Judge Warns Chiefs: Keep Criminal Cases Out of ADR in Asogli State
Judicial Warning: Chiefs Urged to Limit ADR to Civil and Traditional Reservations Justice Angelina Mensah-Homiah, a member of Ghana’s Court of Appeal, has issued a clear cautIon to chiefs within the Asogli State about adjudicating criminal matters through the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanism. The judiciary’s stance underscores the principle that crime and punishment fall…
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Kroboland Seeks Greater Share in Limestone Mining Benefits
Background: A Call for Fair Benefits The Konor of the Yilo Klo Traditional Area, Oklepeme Nuer Anorbaa Sasraku, has publicly urged government authorities to ensure that the people of Kroboland gain meaningful benefits from limestone mining activities within their traditional lands. The appeal, conveyed to the Eastern Regional Minister, Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey, highlights long-standing…
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Divisional Chief Warns Public Against Illegal Land Acquisition in Dansoman Amid Ongoing Disputes
Introduction The Divisional Chief of Dansoman, Nii Kojo Danso II, has issued a strong public warning to prospective buyers and investors. The warning comes amid ongoing chieftaincy and land disputes that are affecting Dansoman and the Panbros Salt Industries area in Accra. The Chief’s message emphasizes caution, due diligence, and adherence to lawful land transaction…