President Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has urged the traditional authority to spike societal ills to aid government’s efforts of fighting corruption.
He says the involvement of chiefs will massively influence the fight against social injustice, which will foster the development of the nation.
President Akufo-Addo made the call when he interacted with chiefs in Wa as part of his two-day working visit to the Upper West Region.
“It is my hope that members of this august house will help set the tone in the areas of interest to help realize our vision for prosperous and progressive Ghana. Government is determined to bring governance close to the people and expand the boundaries of democracy in our country. We are counting on you to help shape and integrate yourselves into these developments so that the peculiarly Ghanaian contribution to the onset of government which emanates from the integration of a royal aristocratic institution into the fabric of a republican democratic framework will be enhanced and strengthened to the benefit of the Ghanaian people.”
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“I urge you to speak out and join the government’s fight against the ills of our society such as corruption, social and economic injustice, crime and the illegal mining challenges popularly referred to as galamsey. As chiefs, you have a responsibility as was done in the days of our forefathers to help preserve the sanctity of our lands, the purity of water bodies and the health of our environment. I must in this regard show appreciation of the nation for the responsible advocacy role you have played in educating and raising the awareness of your subjects on the need for the compliance to the COVID-19 safety protocols,” he said.