As Ghana’s Election 2024 approaches, presidential candidate Alan Kyerematen has turned his focus toward empowering traditional leaders, pledging comprehensive constitutional reforms to elevate chiefs’ roles in governance. Kyerematen launched a two-day campaign tour in the Ahafo Region, engaging directly with chiefs and community leaders, beginning in Asunafo South.
Speaking to residents and traditional leaders in Sankore, Kyerematen outlined his plan to amend the 1992 Constitution, emphasizing the importance of chiefs as partners in national governance. He argued that the current Constitution sidelines traditional leaders, limiting their ability to influence critical decisions affecting their communities. “The Constitution, as it stands, keeps our revered chiefs on the sidelines when they should be partners in governance. When Alan comes, we will change that aspect of the Constitution,” he declared.
As part of his Great Transformational Plan (GTP), Kyerematen proposed the creation of a Second Chamber within the government, where chiefs would serve as co-trustees of Ghana’s lands and natural resources. This chamber would give chiefs an official role in guiding policy on resources and land management, allowing them to contribute their deep-rooted understanding and influence to national decision-making.
The Kotirehene of the Sankore Traditional Council, Nana Tabiri Gyansa, welcomed Kyerematen’s promises, expressing optimism that the increased involvement of chiefs could address long-standing issues of underdevelopment and limited employment in the Sankore area. “Sankore and its surrounding communities have been neglected for far too long in terms of development and employment opportunities,” he said.
Highlighting his belief in a government of national unity, Kyerematen stressed that real progress requires collaboration, not division. He introduced his Afrafranto Movement as a vision for inclusive governance that would break the political gridlock and bring traditional leaders into the fold. “We need a government that unites, not divides. The Afrafranto Movement is about bringing everyone to the table, and that includes our chiefs,” he affirmed.
Kyerematen’s tour will continue across the Ahafo Region, where he aims to solidify support for his Afrafranto Alliance by addressing more communities and further presenting his vision for an inclusive, united Ghana.
