The Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs has vowed to clamp down on individuals unlawfully declaring themselves as chiefs.
The House of Chiefs has expressed concern over divisional chiefs and priests who have been creating new stools and taking oaths of allegiance from unauthorized individuals, leading to chaos in the region.
According to a Citi News report, during a visit from the Greater Accra Regional Security Council, Professor Odaifio Welentsi III, Acting President of the Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs, emphasized the traditional leaders’ determination to address this issue.
“As a house and fathers of the land, we have encountered a situation where some individual chiefs arrogate onto themselves some powers that they do not have authority over,” he stated.
Professor Welentsi highlighted the extent of the problem, noting, “Some divisional chiefs, priests, etc. go to the extent of creating new stools and taking oaths of allegiance from some ignorant people who call themselves chiefs, and these practices ought to be stopped forthwith.”
He also mentioned that these acts have sometimes led to paramount chiefs being prevented from ascending to their thrones by self-appointed acting presidents.
“These acts have gone unchecked for a while, but trust me, these acts of lawlessness will be rooted out by the Regional House of Chiefs,” he assured.
The House of Chiefs is committed to restoring order and ensuring that only legitimate traditional authorities are recognized.
