The Bono Regional House of Chiefs has successfully complied with a lawful order issued by the High Court in Kumasi, submitting the Chieftaincy Declaration (CD) forms of Tolee Samgba Gyafla II, Omanhene of the Sampa Traditional Council, to the National House of Chiefs.
Background
The High Court in Kumasi had directed the Bono Regional House of Chiefs to process and submit Gyafla’s forms for gazetting in the National Register of Chiefs within 21 days. This decision was made in February 2025, after the court ruled in favor of Nana Samgba Gyafla II in a chieftaincy dispute ¹.
Compliance
The Registrar of the Bono Regional House of Chiefs, Mrs. Ama Konadu, ensured that the required documentation was submitted in a timely, respectful, and responsible manner to the National House of Chiefs. This compliance demonstrates the institution’s commitment to upholding the rule of law, institutional integrity, and administrative excellence.
Significance
This development highlights the importance of adhering to court orders and the rule of law in Ghana’s chieftaincy institutions. It also showcases the Bono Regional House of Chiefs’ dedication to fulfilling its duties and responsibilities in accordance with the law ².