The government has announced an increase in the adjudication allowance allocated to Traditional Authorities, raising it from GH¢30,000 to GH¢50,000, with effect from April 1, 2026.
The announcement was made by the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, during a familiarisation visit to the Volta Regional House of Chiefs in Ho.
According to the Minister, the increment forms part of government efforts to empower traditional institutions and enhance their capacity to handle chieftaincy disputes and contribute meaningfully to local governance and development.
Mr. Ibrahim reaffirmed the government’s recognition of chieftaincy as a constitutionally protected institution under the 1992 Constitution, stressing the vital role chiefs play in peacebuilding, conflict resolution, and community cohesion.
He acknowledged longstanding concerns over inadequate funding for adjudicating chieftaincy cases, which has often resulted in delays in justice delivery.
“To respond to these concerns, the quarterly allocation for adjudication has been increased from GH¢30,000 to GH¢50,000, effective April 1,” the Minister stated.
The Minister further assured chiefs and queen mothers of the government’s commitment to strengthening Regional Houses of Chiefs through continuous dialogue and practical support, within the limits of available resources.
In addition, he announced an upward adjustment in the monthly allowances of paramount chiefs and queen mothers, now set at GH¢3,000 and GH¢2,400 respectively. He described the adjustment as a 300 per cent increase, explaining that funds have already been released for payment.
On development initiatives, Mr. Ibrahim spoke about the government’s 24-hour Model Market project, urging Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives to collaborate with traditional authorities to ensure its successful implementation. He appealed to chiefs to release land for the construction of the markets.
He revealed that procurement processes are ongoing to engage contractors to replicate satellite market designs aimed at easing congestion in major markets. Traditional authorities who support the project by providing land, he said, will be appropriately acknowledged.
Speaking on behalf of the chiefs and queen mothers, Togbe Agama Amata VI, Paramount Chief of the Fievie Traditional Area, expressed gratitude to the government for the increased adjudication allowance.
He praised the NDC government for its visible development projects, citing the ongoing construction of the Eastern Corridor Road as a clear example of the administration’s “Big Push” infrastructure agenda.
The visit forms part of the Minister’s nationwide tour of Regional Houses of Chiefs, aimed at strengthening collaboration between government and traditional authorities while addressing challenges within the chieftaincy institution.
