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The Law of Chieftaincy in Ghana – Customary Law Meets Constitutional Practice

The Law of Chieftaincy in Ghana by Justice S.A. Brobbey is a comprehensive legal reference on the institution of chieftaincy within Ghana’s constitutional and customary law framework. This authoritative text explores th


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The Law of Chieftaincy in Ghana by Justice S.A. Brobbey is a comprehensive legal reference on the institution of chieftaincy within Ghana’s constitutional and customary law framework. This authoritative text explores the historical origins, legal structure, and statutory regulations governing chieftaincy and traditional authority in Ghana.
Drawing from both case law and statutory developments, the book examines the role of chiefs, the processes of enstoolment and destoolment, succession disputes, and the jurisdiction of traditional councils and the courts. It is an indispensable textbook for legal practitioners, judicial officers, traditional authorities, scholars, and students of Ghanaian customary law.
✨ Explains the legal interplay between customary law and the 1992 Constitution
✨ Ideal for lawyers, judges, law students, traditional councils, and researchers
✨ Rich in case precedents and legislative interpretations
✨ Serves as a key reference in chieftaincy dispute resolution and traditional governance
Key Highlights
• Comprehensive guide to chieftaincy succession, powers, and conflicts
• Discusses the Chieftaincy Act, constitutional provisions, and relevant rules of procedure
• Analyzes the legal status and functions of traditional authorities in modern governance
• A critical resource for understanding and applying Ghanaian customary law
• Cited by courts and academic institutions across Ghana



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TitleThe Law of Chieftaincy in Ghana
AuthorS.A. Brobbey
ISBN978 9988 1996 1 6
Year Published2014
Pages622
FormatHardcover
Weight1.35 kg
AvailabilityAvailable on backorder
TagsS.A. Brobbey, Chieftaincy Law, Ghana Customary Law, Traditional Authority, Law Textbook, Enstoolment, Ghana Law, Dispute Law
CategoriesAcademic Papers, Law, Ghana, African Authors, Legal Textbooks, Customary Law, Administrative Law, Reference, Education & Teaching
SKUBK6774



✍️ About the Author: Justice S.A. Brobbey


Justice S.A. Brobbey is a retired Ghanaian Supreme Court Judge and one of the country’s most respected legal minds in the field of customary and constitutional law. With decades of service in Ghana’s judicial system, he has authored leading legal texts and served on high-level commissions including the Constitution Review Commission of Ghana.
His deep knowledge of chieftaincy and traditional governance has made him a trusted authority on disputes and reforms concerning traditional leadership. Justice Brobbey’s scholarly works are widely cited and continue to influence both legal education and judicial decision-making in Ghana.