MORE ROYALS COMPETING FOR STOOLS FUELLING DISPUTES AND SLOWING DEVELOPMENT – MAHAMA

President John Dramani Mahama has raised concern over the growing number of chieftaincy disputes in the country, attributing the trend to increased competition among royals for traditional stools, a situation he says is slowing national development.

Speaking during a courtesy call by the Bono Regional House of Chiefs, the President noted that unlike the past, when kingmakers actively searched for suitable royals to ascend stools, sometimes even using forceful means, that era has long passed.

He explained that today, most traditional families have expanded, resulting in a larger pool of eligible royals, which has shifted the dynamics of succession.

According to him, this has led to increased rivalry, with more individuals now openly contesting for vacant stools instead of being selected through traditional processes.

President Mahama warned that the growing disputes are creating instability in many traditional areas, making it difficult for development projects to progress smoothly.