Challenges Confronting Chieftaincy and Sustainable Development in Effutu Traditional Area

Abstract

The study aimed to investigate how the chieftaincy system has effectively facilitated grassroots development in promoting socio-economic development in the challenges confronting chieftaincy and sustainable development in Effutu Traditional Area. The study employed the theory of functionalism as its theoretical framework to explain the functions that chiefs play in society using the chieftaincy institution as a system with interrelated parts. The study employed an interpretivism research philosophy, a qualitative research approach, and a descriptive case study design. Primary data was generated from fifteen (15) participants with the aid of an interview-guide and focus group discussion. The purposive and accidental sampling techniques were used to select the respondents. The narrative approach was used for the analysis. The Aboakyir festival is a major income earner for the development of the Effutu Traditional Area. Given that the poor state of chieftaincy has led to low patronage, the economy and status of Effutu will suffer. In addition, the re is some sort of general insecurity, non-cooperation, social stigma on the people of Effutu, disorganization of the cultural life of Effutu, and a slow pace of local development in Effutu. In order to promote sustainable development in Effutu Traditional Area , the analysis showed that all disputants in the Effutu chieftaincy conflict should be invited to a mediation table by the national house of chiefs and the regional house of chiefs which should be facilitated by the National Peace Council and Central Regional Peace Council. Participation should be extended to other external interest groups and persons to build an all-inclusive sustainable peace in the Effutu. The study recommends that measures such as rightful and lawful succession to the throne should be ensured . There should be education on civic responsibility and proper law enforcement. Government institutions should be debarred from interfering in matters of chieftaincy.