Expert in International Relations, Irbad Ibrahim, has raised deep disappointment over the exclusion of traditional rulers from Ghana’s ongoing constitutional review process.

He brought up the concern at the grand launch of TMG Heritage Connect, on Wednesday March 4, 2026, questioning the composition of the constitutional review committee.

“Take a minute and look at the composition of the constitutional review. After 69 years of independence, look at all the people we have chosen — there isn’t a single Chief in the constitutional review committee,” he said.

According to a report by atinkaonline.com on March 4, 2026, he noted that the absence of traditional authorities signals a deeper structural problem that could affect national cohesion and long-term stability.

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“So, there is a little problem somewhere, and I believe that Heritage Connect and other platforms like this are important for the long-term security and stability of the Republic of Ghana,” he added.

Irbad noted that excluding traditional rulers undermines the country’s historical foundations, noting that chiefs remain the legitimate custodians of the land and culture.

“We can’t leave out the custodians of this land, the Nii Mei, Naa Mei and Nananom,” he stressed.

His remarks have reignited discussions on the role of traditional authority in governance and constitutional reforms, with calls for a more inclusive approach that reflects Ghana’s cultural and historical realities.

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