A high-level delegation from the Volta Region, led by Minister James Gunu, Togbe Afede and the President of the Volta Regional House of Chiefs, Togbe Tepre Hodo IV, on Thursday paid a working visit to the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Hon. Dr. Dominic Akurutinga Ayine, and his deputy, Hon. Dr. Justice Srem Sai, to advance efforts at resolving chieftaincy disputes in the region.
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The engagement focused on practical and forward-looking legal strategies to address persistent chieftaincy conflicts in parts of the Volta Region.
Discussions centred on the need to review and, where necessary, reform aspects of existing chieftaincy laws that have become encumbered by bureaucratic delays, which often slow dispute resolution and exacerbate tensions within traditional areas.
The delegation underscored the broader implications of prolonged chieftaincy disputes, noting that beyond undermining social cohesion, such conflicts have significant economic consequences.
It was emphasized that uncertainty arising from unresolved disputes can erode investor confidence, disrupt local governance, and deter both domestic and foreign investment, ultimately impeding development and job creation.
In response, the Attorney-General and his Deputy assured the delegation of their firm commitment to the cause. They pledged to collaborate closely with traditional authorities and relevant stakeholders to explore legal reforms and administrative measures aimed at streamlining dispute resolution processes and promoting lasting peace within traditional institutions.
The delegation reaffirmed its commitment to sustained collaboration with traditional leaders and state institutions to safeguard peace, strengthen governance, and create an enabling environment for development and employment across the Volta Region.
Read the full statement posted by the Regional Minister on his Facebook page
Yesterday, January 16, 2026, I, together with the President of the Volta Regional House of Chiefs, Togbe Tepre Hodo IV, paid a working visit to the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Hon. Dr. Dominic Akurutinga Ayine, and the Deputy Attorney-General, Hon. Dr. Justice Srem Sai. The meeting formed part of our sustained efforts to confront chieftaincy disputes in the Volta Region with the urgency and seriousness they deserve.
Our high-level engagement focused on practical and forward-looking legal strategies to address the persistent chieftaincy conflicts affecting parts of the Region. In particular, we discussed the need to review and possibly reform aspects of the existing chieftaincy laws that have, over time, become burdened with bureaucratic delays. These bottlenecks often slow down dispute resolution and, in some cases, deepen tensions within our traditional areas.
Chieftaincy disputes do not only affect social harmony; they also have wider economic implications. As I emphasised during the meeting, chieftaincy disputes can erode investor confidence. Investors are more likely to commit resources to communities that are stable, predictable, and governed by clear traditional authority structures. Prolonged disputes create uncertainty, disrupt local governance, and can discourage both local and foreign investment, ultimately slowing development and job creation in affected areas.
I am pleased to state that the Attorney-General and the Deputy Attorney-General gave firm assurances of their commitment to this cause. They pledged their support to work closely with us and relevant stakeholders to explore legal reforms and administrative measures that will help streamline dispute resolution and promote lasting peace within our traditional institutions.
I remain committed to collaborating with our traditional leaders and state institutions to safeguard peace, strengthen governance, and create an enabling environment for development and job creation across the Volta Region.
