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Should they be Side-Lined Completely? Analysing the Role of Traditional Leaders (Chiefs) under the 4th Republic of Ghana’s Local Government Administration

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  • Michael Buabeng

    (Department of Political Science, University of Education, Winneba)

  • Emmanuel Tettey

    (College for Distance and e-Learning, University of Education, Winneba)

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This study sought to examine the roles of traditional leaders (Chiefs) in Ghana under the fourth republic in local government administration using Nhyiaeso Metropolitan Assembly as a case study. Qualitative research approach together with descriptive qualitative design was employed to for the study. The population included traditional rulers and staffs of the Nyiaeso Metropolitan Assembly. A total of 20 participants were conveniently and purposively sampled to participate in the study. Semi-structured interview guide and focus group discussion were used for data collection. The collected data were analysed thematically. The study found that there exist a good relationship, respect and coordination between the Nhyiaeso Traditional Council and the Nhyiaeso Metropolitan Assemblys, factors impeding traditional leaders participating in decision making process in local government system include low level of knowledge regarding pertinent issues, cumbersomeness of the local government administration, political neutrality of the traditional rulers, the Nyiaeso Metropolitan Assembly supports traditional rulers in implementation and executive of projects in their communities, planning of development programmes in their respective communities and also wider consultation where necessary. Based on the findings, it is recommended among others that to increase the legitimacy of the projects and programs to the local population, traditional authorities must be fully involved. In order to ensure peace, cohabitation, and complementary efficacy, traditional values, traditional ruling systems, and traditional laws must interact with the formal government system’s institutions.

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  • Michael Buabeng & Emmanuel Tettey, 2024. "Should they be Side-Lined Completely? Analysing the Role of Traditional Leaders (Chiefs) under the 4th Republic of Ghana’s Local Government Administration," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 8(8), pages 2029-2042, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:8:y:2024:i:8:p:2029-2042
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