{"id":19981,"date":"2021-04-28T07:16:27","date_gmt":"2021-04-28T07:16:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kumasionlinegh.com\/?p=19981"},"modified":"2021-04-28T07:16:29","modified_gmt":"2021-04-28T07:16:29","slug":"its-unjust-to-bar-chiefs-from-political-issues-okyenhene","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kumasionlinetv.com\/?p=19981","title":{"rendered":"It\u2019s unjust to bar chiefs from political issues \u2013 Okyenhene"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Okyenhene, Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin has called for a review of the law barring chiefs and traditional leaders from commenting on political issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the Okyenhene, the situation is unjust since it is preventing chiefs from advising their subjects on political policies that may or may not be beneficial to their various traditional areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He insisted that the rule infringes on the democratic rights of traditional leaders and also limits the crucial role chiefs play in development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Okyenhene made this declaration when the Chieftaincy and Religious Minister, Ebenezer Kojo Kum paid a courtesy call on him on Tuesday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI find it very unfair that chiefs cannot share their opinion on a policy that may be directed towards a particular political party. We have something called \u2018unjust law\u2019 and when there is such a law you can protest and speak. So to say that Nananom cannot comment on policies is very unjust and so we have to look at that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/178519305_1499481070383367_442870651701578280_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10031807363\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis is because you are taking someone\u2019s democratic constitutional rights from him or her that they can\u2019t participate in the laws that governs the country because of his status,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still focusing on the law, the Okyenhene also raised concern about chief\u2019s inability to contest for political offices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He questioned why a chief must first abdicate his position before participating in a parliamentary elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/178370138_1499481407050000_2575442264546304830_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10031807362\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Citing lawyers, surveyors and other professional workers who do not have to renounce or resign from their expertise fields, the Okyenhene inquired why chiefs cannot do same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWhen they say civil servants must resign from their post before vying for a position, it is understandable because government is paying them. But that is not the same for chiefs; we are not on their [government] pay role. So why must we be barred from vying from political office because we have inherited our family\u2019s properties, that is so bad and unjust,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Chieftaincy-Minister-pays-courtesy-call-on-Okyenhene.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10031807367\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Chieftaincy Minister, on his part, informed the King of Akyem Abuakwa that a national dialogue will be organised on the matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He indicated that when deliberation on the issue is finalized, processes will be initiated to review the law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe law banning chiefs from engaging in politics is an entrenched law, so if we need to revise it, then we have to hold a referendum. So as you have said, we will start a national dialogue [and take it from there].\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: citinewsroom.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Send your news stories to&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:dannyboy744@gmail.com\">dannyboy744@gmail.com<\/a>&nbsp;and via WhatsApp on +233 266777777<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Okyenhene, Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin has called for a review of the law barring chiefs and traditional leaders from commenting on political issues. 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