Fiifi Boafo, the Spokesperson of the NPP running mate Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has said that the running mate’s invitation to traditional leaders to have a say and stake in political matters is not in contravention of the law.
Rather, he clarified that the call is not for chiefs to align with any political party but to engage in discussions about resource management and development strategies.
This comes after the NAPO urged traditional leaders across the country to have a say and stake in Ghana’s political landscape.
In a meeting with the traditional leaders in Nungua, he emphasised the role of the chiefs in shaping the country hence the need to voice out their concerns.
Speaking on Eyewitness News on Thursday, July 25, Fiifi Boafo explained that traditional and religious leaders have substantial influence and their involvement is crucial for national development.
“For us to develop as a people, there is the need for us to have our traditional authority, religious leaders to come on board as partners to help us develop. One of the things we consider as a difficulty in terms of governance is a lack of respect for authority or even coming on board to help our country.
So, if we have some sections of our society who when they speak, people come on board and listen to them and act on it, it will be very important for us to have them join us in formulating the policies that will help us develop as a people and then in canvassing support in the implementations of those politics. So, this is only a call that we cannot let such a key stakeholder in our country sit on the fence but rather have them participate fully in the development of our country,” he said.
Dr Prempeh’s spokesperson outlined that while traditional authorities currently have limited say in resource management, there is a need for their voices to be integrated into national policies.
The aim, he added, is to ensure that resource allocation and development strategies reflect a broader consensus that includes traditional perspectives.
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