By:tntnewspaprgh.com

The leadership of Ghana’s parliament, especially the Select Committee on Chieftaincy, Culture and Religious Affairs led by Dr Fred Kyei Asamoah, who doubles as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Offinso North in the Ashanti region, has been commended by the National House of Chiefs for their proactive steps in engaging key stakeholders to help prevent the increasing chieftaincy disputes in some parts of the country.

Ogyeahoho Yaw Gyebi II, President of the National House of Chiefs, who is also the Paramount Chief of the Sefwi Anhwiaso Traditional Area in the Western North Region, led the commendation of the parliamentary Select Committee during an engagement with members of the House in Kumasi on 14th May, 2026.

Dr.Fred Kyei Asamoah speaking at the ceremony

According to the members and the president of the NHC, this was the first time any parliamentary select committee on chieftaincy, culture, and religious affairs committee members have visited and engaged them.

Ogyeahoho Yaw Gyebi II and other members of NHC expressed concern about logistical and funding for their activities, amongst other concerns, to the parliamentary committee.

The members also highlighted the need to improve infrastructure and logistics, particularly the five-year delay in fleet replacement and the acute shortage of administrative accommodation in the six newly created regions.

Ogyeahoho Yaw Gyebi II, a section of NHC members in a group photograph with Dr.Fred Kyei Asamoah and other members of his committee

Nananom also raised concerns about the fiscal autonomy for the House, with proposals aimed at strengthening its independence as a constitutional body and reducing administrative bottlenecks associated with ministerial oversight.We hope this engagement doesn’t become one.

Ogyeahoho Yaw Gyebi II was hopeful that with continued and frequent engagement, a lot of issues could be prevented. He promises the unflinching support to the committee so as to help reduce the chieftaincy issues

Dr.Fred Kyei Asamoah in an interview with journalists

Chairman for the Parliamentary Select Committee on Chieftaincy, Culture and Religious Affairs, Dr.Fred Kyei Asamoah said their major stakeholders are traditional leaders and religious bodies

“We’re looking at capacity building for the stakeholders because the world is fast-changing so that our chieftaincy will be preserved to speed up development”
.He thanks Nananom for the warm reception and calls for the further deepening of collaboration.

The parliamentary committee examined concerns surrounding the timely release of quarterly logistical allocations and monthly allowances, which stakeholders argue are critical for the efficient resolution of pending chieftaincy disputes across the country.

The Committee Chairperson, Dr Fred Kyei Asamoah, reaffirmed the Committee’s commitment to addressing the identified challenges.

He stressed the importance of ensuring that the National House of Chiefs is adequately resourced to perform its constitutional role without undue administrative hindrance.He emphasised that the House’s capacity to adjudicate chieftaincy matters and fulfil its constitutional responsibilities is being constrained by inadequate logistical support and funding.

Besides, the committee examined concerns surrounding the timely release of quarterly logistical allocations and monthly allowances, which stakeholders argue are critical for the efficient resolution of pending chieftaincy disputes across the country.

The Chairman explained that the engagement forms part of broader parliamentary efforts under the Parliament of Ghana to strengthen traditional governance structures as key partners in national development, cultural preservation, and local dispute resolution.The committee is expected to compile its findings and recommendations for further legislative and policy consideration in the coming weeks.Dr Fred Asamoah said, “We hope this engagement doesn’t become one.”

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He was hopeful that with continued and frequent engagement, a lot of issues could be prevented. He promises the unflinching support to the committee so as to help reduce the chieftaincy issues
for the stakeholders because the world is fast-changing , so our chieftaincy will be preserved to speed up development.