Togbe Kwasinyi Kakaklolo Agyeman V, Chief of Adidome in the Volta Region of Ghana, has welcomed the proposal by the government of John Mahama to reform the chieftaincy institution.
He urged that the reform must also focus on dealing with gaps identified in the Chieftaincy Act, 2008 (Act 759), especially redundant provisions in section 63 of the Act.
Togbe Kakaklolo Agyeman V made the call in a short statement issued by Dr Gideon Quarcoo, Principal Elder of the Toh/Tovie Clan & Head of Communications.
“As traditional leaders, we are custodians of values that promote unity, peace, and development. I call on the government and security agencies to work more closely with us to eliminate such criminal activities.
This also calls for action to address certain limitations the chieftaincy institution is facing regarding the application of certain traditional/communal sanctions that hitherto were available to traditional leadership in dealing with categories of issues in our communities. Our people deserve better, and we must work together to protect them”, the Chief said.
“To the bereaved families, we extend our deepest condolences. The people of Mafi Adidome stand with you in sorrow and in the pursuit of justice. These are isolated criminal incidents and do not reflect the true character of our community.”
Togbe Kwasinyi Kakaklolo Agyeman V concluded by reassuring all Ghanaians and members of the public that Mafi Adidome remains a peaceful, hospitable, loving, law-abiding, business-friendly, and forward-looking community that warmly welcomes all people, regardless of background or origin.
