President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his government’s unwavering commitment to strengthening chieftaincy institutions, describing traditional rulers as indispensable partners in Ghana’s democratic governance and national development efforts.

Speaking at the Jubilee House during a courtesy visit by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, President Mahama stressed that traditional leadership remains central to the country’s identity and progress.

“As President of the Republic, I want to assure you and all traditional authorities of this government’s commitment to work in full partnership with the institution of chieftaincy,” he said. “We do not see traditional leadership as a relic of the past but as essential partners in shaping our nation’s future.”

President Mahama used the occasion to announce the revival of the Constitutional Review Implementation Committee, in line with the recommendations of the 2011 Constitutional Review Commission.

According to him, the review presents a historic opportunity to strengthen democratic culture, clarify the respective roles of traditional authorities and the state, and enhance governance through greater inclusion and accountability.

“We believe the Constitution must reflect the lived realities of our people—rural and urban, traditional and modern—and must be responsive to the evolving needs of our society,” he noted.

“The review will explore how best to incorporate the wisdom, authority, and developmental roles of chiefs into our national governance framework without compromising the non-partisan character of traditional leadership,” he added.

As part of broader governance reforms, he revealed that his administration has commenced the process of establishing a National Governance Advisory Council.

This council, he explained, will serve as a formal platform for sustained dialogue between traditional leaders, civil society, and the state.

“This initiative will ensure that the voices of "Nananom" and the values embedded in our cultural institutions continue to shape public policy and guide national development,” he concluded.