Political analyst and Head of the Entrepreneurial Department at the Kumasi Technical University, Dr Solomon Fokuo Kwarteng, has called for chiefs to be allowed to lead the Ministry of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs instead of politicians.
According to him, most ministers appointed to head the ministry have little or no background in chieftaincy issues, making it difficult for them to properly manage disputes and policies related to traditional leadership.
Speaking on OTEC 102.9 FM's morning show 'Nyansapo' hosted by Kwaku Owusu Boateng, Dr Kwarteng stressed that traditional leaders are better positioned to handle such matters because of their deep knowledge of culture and customs. "Some of the ministers who are appointed to head the chieftaincy ministry are not vested in chieftaincy matters, and this makes their work less effective.
Chiefs, on the other hand, live and breathe our culture and can deal with these issues more professionally," he stated.
