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Minister of chieftaincy warns about dubious kingmakers
Accra, Jan 6, Ghanadot/GNA - Mr Sampson K. Boafo, Minister
of State at the Ministry of Chieftaincy and Culture, has
expressed concern about the activities of persons who,
although they do not have connections with stool, have made
themselves kingmakers leading to several chieftaincy
disputes.
He therefore advised the youth not to succumb to influence
by such persons who hired them to engage in violence to mar
peace in communities.
Mr Boafo said this at a reception in Accra the ministry
organised to interact with the media and share the
ministry's achievements and the way forward for 2008.
He said although the ministry was infant, its contribution
to the promotion of chieftaincy and culture had been felt by
most Ghanaians.
"People did not appreciate the creation of the ministry at
first but we have proved them wrong. By next year we hope to
become a giant ministry."
Mr Boafo said there was the need for a national debate on
ways to maintain the institution and develop it to respond
to modern trends and dynamics.
Mr Boafo appealed to the media to be circumspect in their
reportage and avoid over sensationalism on chieftaincy
issues, since this could lead to difficulties in the
ministry's attempt to resolve disputes.
He also urged the media to highlight the positive aspects of
chieftaincy and report on development projects being
undertaken by chiefs and called for support to promote
indigenous culture.
Mr Affail Monney, Vice President of the Ghana Journalist
Association (GJA) commended the ministry for recognising the
media in its achievements and for showing its appreciation
for the inky fraternity.
He also pledged the media's support and urged the ministry
to build the capacity of the media on chieftaincy and
cultural issues.
GNA
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