The Chief of Sefwi Wiawso in the Western North Region of Ghana, Okatakyie Kwasi Bumangama II, has told Former President John Dramani Mahama that chiefs no longer wield the power that they had in the past
He cited the power to summon people to appear before them as an example.
He believes that the powers of the chiefs have been taken away by the laws of the land as enshrined in the Constitution.
Okatakyie Kwasi Bumangama II stated that people who are summoned by chiefs to appear before them call their bluff and even threaten to sue them.
During an interaction with Mr Mahama, the traditional ruler told the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to make a promise to restore that power if he becomes president again.
“I am glad you have visited me in my palace. Let me make this point that politicians have taken the powers of the chiefs, who are now powerless to the extent that people I summon to appear before threaten to take me to court, but this was not the case in the past.
“If [Mr Mahama] wants to come back then he should give us that power again and we will all support him.”
Mr Mahama who is on his second phase of the ‘Building Ghana Together’ tour, used the occasion to speak on his 24-hour economy idea.
“It is not only the 24-hour economy we are propagating. Going into January, we will put out a lot on our economic policies that will revamp Ghana’s economy,” Mr. Mahama said.