Mahama Ayariga, the Minister-designate for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, has pledged not to interfere in specific chieftaincy disputes if Parliament approves his appointment. He made the promise when he appeared before the Appointments Committee on Thursday, August 27.
Speaking during his vetting, Mr Ayariga told the panel that state ministers do not have the power to step into traditional succession matters or disputes over legitimacy. He explained that both the Constitution and the Chieftaincy Act strictly limit ministerial intervention in traditional governance.
Mr Ayariga stated that the primary responsibility of the Minister is to provide support to the public institutions created to manage chieftaincy matters. He noted that executive intervention in chieftaincy conflicts goes against the legal framework of the country.
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Source: Joy Online
