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The Supreme Court ruling rendering chiefs powerless in summoning people to their courts is a big threat to the traditional institution.
That is according to the National House of Chiefs.
The Supreme Court took the decision in July declaring section 63 of the Chieftaincy Act unlawful.
The court ruled in favour of the former paramount chief of the Guosu Traditional Nana Adjei Ampofo who had taken the matter up for interpretation.
But a meeting of the chiefs in Kumasi on Wednesday described the development as having the potential to create confusion and chaos in the society, Luv FM’s Elton John Brobbey reported.
President of the House, Naa Professor John Nabila wants steps to be taken to restore the dignity of the institution.
He conceded the House could appeal the case but will require urgent steps including Parliamentary intervention to solve the problem.
According to him, some people have began disrespecting the chiefs already following the ruling by the Supreme Court.
A former Attorney General, Ayikwei Otu agreed with the position by Prof Nabila explaining that nine Supreme Court Judges in a unanimous decision passed the ruling.
He said it will be difficult for the Chiefs to win if the case should go on review.
He advised the chiefs to lobby cabinet and Parliament in order for a Bill to be passed which will restore the powers and dignity of the chiefs.
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