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National House of Chiefs (Ghana)
Apex body of Ghanaian traditional authorities, established under Chapter 22 of the 1992 Constitution.
Country:Ghana
Language:English
Published:2026-01-18
Audience:Citizens, students of governance, cultural studies
The National House of Chiefs is the apex body of traditional authorities in Ghana. It is established under Chapter 22 of the 1992 Constitution and the Chieftaincy Act, 2008 (Act 759). Each of Ghanas sixteen regions has a Regional House of Chiefs, and the Presidents of the Regional Houses sit on the National House. The body advises Parliament on legislation that affects chieftaincy and customary law, codifies customary law, and arbitrates disputes that involve chiefs from more than one region. Chieftaincy in Ghana operates alongside the elected state and is given constitutional protection.
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chieftaincy
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