Tag: traditional leadership


  • Effiduasehene Nana Adu Ameyaw II Dies: Ashanti Chief and Scholar Passes On

    Effiduasehene Nana Adu Ameyaw II Dies: Ashanti Chief and Scholar Passes On

    Overview The traditional authority of Effiduase Amanfo in the Sekyere East District of the Ashanti Region has been jolted by the passing of Nana Adu Ameyaw II, the Effiduasehene. Known in private life as Professor Emeritus Osei Kofi Darkwa, he was one of the most respected figures in Asanteman, blending royal duties with a distinguished…

  • Effiduasehene Nana Adu Ameyaw II Dies: Tributes Pour In From Across Asanteman

    Effiduasehene Nana Adu Ameyaw II Dies: Tributes Pour In From Across Asanteman

    Breaking News: The Passing of a Prominent Chief The Asanteman community is mourning the departure of a towering traditional figure, Nana Adu Ameyaw II, the Effiduasehene of Effiduase Amanfo in the Sekyere East District of the Ashanti Region. In private life known as Professor Emeritus Osei Kofi Darkwa, Nana Adu Ameyaw II presided over one…

  • Uniform Promise: Asantehene Urges IGP to Strengthen Police Ties

    Uniform Promise: Asantehene Urges IGP to Strengthen Police Ties

    Introduction The historic visit of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, to the Ghana Police Service Headquarters marks a significant moment in the relationship between traditional leadership and modern policing. In a country where civil institutions and chieftaincy coexist, the gathering underscored an enduring collaboration aimed at improving security, community trust, and effective policing across…

  • Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Declares Desire for a Police Uniform Upon Return, Strengthening Ties with Ghana Police

    Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Declares Desire for a Police Uniform Upon Return, Strengthening Ties with Ghana Police

    Historic Visit Signals Strengthened Police-Traditional Leadership Tacts In a landmark moment underscoring unity between state institutions and traditional authorities, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, paid a poignant visit to the Ghana Police Service Headquarters. The trip, initiated by the Inspector General of Police (IGP) as part of a broader effort to foster constructive collaborations…

  • Ondonga Traditional Authority condemns shooting that killed headman in Oshikoto

    Ondonga Traditional Authority condemns shooting that killed headman in Oshikoto

    Ondonga leadership voices condemnation after fatal headman shooting The Ondonga Traditional Authority has publicly condemned the shooting incident in Oshikoto that claimed the life of Onelago village headman Sam Nepando and left the headman of Likokola, I-Ben Nashandi, hospitalized with injuries. Speaking on behalf of the traditional authority, chairperson John Walenga emphasized that violence has…

  • Judge Cautions Chiefs Against Handling Criminal Cases Under ADR in Asogli State

    Judge Cautions Chiefs Against Handling Criminal Cases Under ADR in Asogli State

    Background: ADR and the Asogli State The discussion centers on the use of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms within the Asogli State, a traditional region in Ghana known for its influential chieftaincy system. ADR techniques, including mediation and arbitration, have gained traction as faster, more amicable routes for resolving civil disputes. However, their applicability to…

  • Tinubu Extends Congratulations to Oluwo of Iwo on 10th Coronation Anniversary

    Tinubu Extends Congratulations to Oluwo of Iwo on 10th Coronation Anniversary

    Overview Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has publicly lauded the Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi Telu I, marking ten years since his coronation. The congratulatory message underscores the monarch’s role in fostering culture, unity, and development within Iwoland and beyond. The milestone, celebrated by communities across Osun State, reflects a decade of ceremonial…