The Omanhene of the Breman Asikuma Traditional Area, Nana Amoakwa Boadu VIII, has advised his colleague chiefs to abide by the constitutional provision that bars chiefs from engaging in active politics to safeguard the sanctity of the chieftaincy institution.
Nana Buadu said the chieftaincy institution was a time-tested and noble one which could not be wished away and denigrated to the extent that the people could mount platforms to engage in debates that could compromise the respect and authority of chiefs.
He was speaking to the Daily Graphic after he had been introduced to the Central Regional House of Chiefs in Cape Coast last Tuesday.
Nana Buadu enjoined chiefs to be development partners of the central government and remain resolute in their development agenda.
He said chiefs had, before and after the colonial era, championed the development of their areas and saw no reason why they should not strive to do same under the present day circumstances.
He said since the Constitution also made provision for the recognition and appointment to other state institutions, it would be in their own interest to play the role of watchdogs and advisors to politicians and the society at large.
The President of the Central Region House of Chiefs, Dasebre Kwebu Ewusi, advised chiefs to use alternative dispute resolution mechanism to adjudicate in cases since the process was speedy, easy and less costly in order to avoid protracted disputes which could affect the development of their respective areas.
He also advised them to set up educational funds in their respective areas to promote the education of the youth in their areas.
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