LEADERSHIP ROLES IN THE MANAGEMENT OF CHIEFTAINCY CONFLICTS IN GONJALAND, GHANA

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  • Alhassan Abdul Mumin Department of Community Development, Faculty of Sustainable Development, University for Development Studies, Ghana https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6944-1301
  • Kingsford Gyasi Amakye Department of Community Development, Faculty of Sustainable Development, University for Development Studies, Ghana
  • Ibrahim Mohammed Nuru-deen Department of development management and Planning, Faculty of Sustainable Development, University for Development Studies, Ghana
https://doi.org/10.55559/sjahss.v3i11.440

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Traditional, Leaders, Conflict, Management, Peace

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This paper emphasizes the enduring relevance of traditional leaders in Africa, despite challenges from colonial and post-independence governments. This paper fills a gap in understanding traditional leaders' role in conflict management, beyond their known contributions to democracy, social cohesion, and cultural preservation. Using a mixed-method approach, the research collected data from 364 respondents and twenty-two (22) key informants through various sampling techniques. The findings reveal that interference, corruption, inadequate resources, and conflicts of interest hinder traditional leaders' effectiveness in conflict management. The study recommends that the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs implement measures to enhance the leadership skills of traditional rulers and strengthen collaboration between traditional and central authorities. Additionally, it suggests that the Ministry of Finance seek parliamentary approval to increase budgetary allocations for traditional authority.

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Mumin, A. A., Amakye, K. G., & Nuru-deen, I. M. (2024). LEADERSHIP ROLES IN THE MANAGEMENT OF CHIEFTAINCY CONFLICTS IN GONJALAND, GHANA. Sprin Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, 3(11), 36–46. https://doi.org/10.55559/sjahss.v3i11.440

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