Gov’t Finalising 17 Lines Of Succession to Stools, Skins For Parliament – Mahama Ayariga

The government is finalising seventeen (17) Lines of Succession to Stools and Skins for submission to Parliament, as part of bold reforms to bring clarity, reduce disputes and ensure stability in the chieftaincy institution.

The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Hon. Mahama Ayariga, announced this at the 2026 Asogli Te Za Festival in Ho, Volta Region, on Saturday, October 3, 2026.

Speaking on the theme “United in Purpose, Investing in People and Infrastructure for Sustainable National Development,” the Minister said that, once passed, the instruments will clearly define who is eligible to occupy Stools and Skins as Chiefs and reduce chieftaincy conflicts.

He further disclosed that Government is continuing the construction and upgrading of office complexes for the Houses of Chiefs, particularly in the newly created regions, to provide a modern and befitting environment for traditional authorities to perform their constitutional functions.

The Minister also revealed that the Ministry is working on the amendment of the Chieftaincy Act 2008 (Act 759) to restore the power of chiefs to summon subjects who breach laws and disturb peace in communities.

He pledged the Ministry’s commitment to working closely with the chieftaincy institution to strengthen traditional governance, promote cultural heritage and enhance religious harmony.

Touching on local governance, Hon. Ayariga announced a major accountability reform. He said he has directed all Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to host their statutory Assembly meetings live and ensure proceedings are aired on local FM radio stations in the local dialect.

The move, he explained, is to ensure that communities can be part of the Assembly’s work, understand it, and hold their Assemblies accountable for development.

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