The Ahmed Ibrahim, Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, has expressed delight over the restoration of peace in the Sunyani Traditional Area, describing it as a major step toward renewed development and investment in the municipality.
Hon. Ibrahim noted that the return of calm will create a conducive environment for business activities and enable the government to effectively implement its development agenda in the area.
He made the remarks when the Sunyani Traditional Council paid a courtesy call on the Ministry on Thursday, 5th March 2026, to acknowledge the Ministry’s role in resolving a long-standing chieftaincy dispute in the area.
The Minister explained that the conflict, involving factions aligned with the Paramount Chief and Paramount Queenmother, had persisted for years, affecting unity within the traditional area. Using Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms, the Ministry facilitated a process combining traditional and administrative approaches to bring both parties together.
Hon. Ibrahim indicated that both sides have begun implementing a mutually agreed roadmap aimed at sustaining peace, describing the development as encouraging for the traditional area’s future.
“Traditional authorities are critical partners in governance. Without their cooperation and support, it becomes difficult to achieve meaningful development at the local level,” he emphasized, adding that the renewed unity between the factions is a welcome development for government and the people of Sunyani.
He commended the traditional leadership for prioritizing peace and urged them to remain committed to the roadmap to ensure lasting harmony, while reiterating government’s continued support for development initiatives in the municipality.
Speaking on behalf of the traditional authorities, the President of the Sunyani Traditional Council and Paramount Chief of Sunyani, Odeefuor Ogyeamansan Boahen Korkor II, expressed profound gratitude to President John Dramani Mahama, Minister Ibrahim, and the Ministry for their intervention, noting that the successful mediation has restored hope to the people of Sunyani.
The Paramount Queenmother also conveyed her appreciation, highlighting that peace has brought relief to residents, including non-indigenes living and working in the municipality.
Both the Paramount Chief and Queenmother assured the Minister of their commitment to work together in unity to promote peace and development within the Sunyani Traditional Area.
