Governance came to meet Chieftaincy, Governments come & go, but chieftaincy remains – Juabenhemaa’s Okyeame, Nana Owusu Ansah
The Okyeame (linguist) of the Juabenhemaa has served a reminder of the enduring authority and cultural significance of chieftaincy in Ghanaian society.
Speaking during a discussion on Kessben Maakye about the relationship between traditional leadership and modern politics, Nana Owusu Ansah emphasized that the chieftaincy institution is not only older than Ghana’s current democratic system, but also more deeply rooted in the identity and values of the people.
Nana Owusu Ansah used the platform to call for greater respect between political leaders and traditional rulers, urging that governance structures must acknowledge the critical role chiefs play in maintaining peace, resolving conflicts, and guiding moral conduct in their communities.
The Juabenhemaa’s Okyeame also emphasized the need for younger generations to appreciate and uphold traditional values, warning that losing touch with chieftaincy is equivalent to losing one’s identity.
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