Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), has pledged to provide a monthly living allowance to the Chieftaincy institution if he wins the 2024 election.
Speaking at the Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs during his tour of the Greater Accra Region, the Vice President highlighted that the proposed allowance aims to enhance the effectiveness of the Chieftaincy institution.
“The Chieftaincy institution needs financial resources and empowerment to make decisions that support the government,”
Dr. Bawumia asserted.
“To enable the Chieftaincy institution to fulfil its proper role, it must be financially resourced. You cannot assign responsibilities without providing the necessary resources.”
Dr. Bawumia revealed that a recommendation has been made to include the allowance in their manifesto.
“We will ensure we pay a living allowance to the Chieftaincy institution. Currently, paramount chiefs receive GH₵1,000 a month, which is insufficient even for petrol to attend meetings,”
he stated.
He further noted the absence of payments for queen mothers and divisional chiefs.
“We need to provide living allowances to paramount chiefs, divisional chiefs, and queen mothers. By doing this, the Chieftaincy institution will be empowered to make decisions that benefit the government,”
Dr. Bawumia added.
This commitment underscores Dr. Bawumia’s recognition of the crucial role the Chieftaincy institution plays in governance and community development. The proposed allowances aim to strengthen the institution, enabling it to contribute more effectively to national progress.
