Chieftaincy is one of the most visible social phenomena in many parts of Sub-Saharan Africa, yet it poses serious epistemological challenges when it is analysed as an institution. The chapter is an attempt to assess the real extent and significance of the language of Chieftaincy in Ghana (West Africa) in power-broking at national level, beyond merely formal institutional links. The case presented in the essay is Western Nzema, a Traditional Area located in the Western Region of Ghana, on the border with Côte d’Ivoire. The chapter addresses Nzema Chieftaincy politics and local conflicts, and their linkage with Ghana National politics, stressing the crucial role of chiefs as power brokers.

Kingship, chieftaincy and politics. A view from Nzema (Ghana

VALSECCHI, PIERLUIGI
2003-01-01

Abstract

Chieftaincy is one of the most visible social phenomena in many parts of Sub-Saharan Africa, yet it poses serious epistemological challenges when it is analysed as an institution. The chapter is an attempt to assess the real extent and significance of the language of Chieftaincy in Ghana (West Africa) in power-broking at national level, beyond merely formal institutional links. The case presented in the essay is Western Nzema, a Traditional Area located in the Western Region of Ghana, on the border with Côte d’Ivoire. The chapter addresses Nzema Chieftaincy politics and local conflicts, and their linkage with Ghana National politics, stressing the crucial role of chiefs as power brokers.
2003
9782845863439
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