Ghana: Pres Mahama Expresses Worry Over Worsening Chieftaincy Disputes

President John Dramani Mahama has expressed concern over the growing number of chieftaincy disputes across the country, stressing that the situation has become a major national security threat.

He said the situation where rival chiefs emerged upon the demise of a chief was worrying and must be addressed.

“[In] all the security briefings I got after December 7, the chieftaincy disputes have become a major issue. Anytime a chief passes away and a chief is selected, invariably two or three rival…