The Parliamentary Committee on Chieftaincy, Culture, and Religious Affairs has pledged its full support to both religious and traditional leaders in promoting and preserving culture for Ghana’s development.
Speaking at its inaugural meeting, the Chairman of the Committee, who is also the MP for Offinso North, Dr. Fred Kyei Asamoah, emphasized that several countries worldwide have achieved significant progress through the promotion of their culture.
He attributed this to the special attention given to their traditional, religious, and cultural issues, stressing that Ghana must not overlook these crucial aspects.
He explained that the committee’s mandate is critical to the social and economic development of the country.
He noted that culture, religion, and chieftaincy have played vital roles in Ghana’s progress since independence and that it is time to enhance these areas for maximum national benefit.
The Ranking Member of the Committee, who is also the MP for Pusiga, Laadi Ayii Ayamba, stated that the committee would not be passive but would actively support religious and traditional leaders in promoting Ghana’s culture for the benefit of all.
She further explained that the committee would travel across the country to engage with traditional and religious leaders, organizations, and ordinary citizens, encouraging them to embrace and promote Ghana’s cultural heritage for national development.
The lawmaker concluded that Ghana is a country of diverse religions, where Christians, Muslims, traditionalists, and others coexist peacefully.
She emphasised that the committee aims to strengthen and promote this unique cultural harmony for present and future generations.
