Accra, July 16, GNA- Togbe Kwasinyi Kakaklolo Agyeman V has called on the government to carry out chieftaincy reforms that will empower chiefs to punish offending subjects for wrongdoing.
“As traditional leaders, we are custodians of values that promote unity, peace, and development. 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”
In a statement signed by Dr Gideon Quarcoo Principal Elder of the Toh/Tovie Clan and copied to the Ghana News Agency in Accra, Togbe Agyeman V condemned the murder case reported in his jurisdiction a couple of days ago.
”Togbe Agyeman therefore welcomes propositions by the government of President John Mahama to reform the chieftaincy institution and 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.
“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 Agyreassured reassured all Ghanaians and members of the public that Mafi Adidome remained a peaceful, hospitable, loving, law-abiding, business-friendly, and forward-looking community that warmly welcomes all people, regardless of background or origin.
GNA
Edited by George-Ramsey Benamba