The National House of Chiefs has renewed its appeal for increased financial support from the government, saying inadequate funding is adversely affecting its ability to resolve chieftaincy disputes across the country.

According to the House, the lack of adequate resources has slowed the arbitration process, causing several cases that could have been settled within days to drag on for months and, in some instances, years.

President of the House, Ogyeahoho Yaw Gyebi II, made the appeal during a meeting when the Parliamentary Select Committee on Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs paid a courtesy call on the House.

Speaking during the meeting, Ogyeahoho Yaw Gyebi II expressed concern over the growing number of unresolved chieftaincy disputes in various parts of the country. He stressed that the situation continues to threaten peace, unity and development in the affected communities.

Nana Gyebi II explained that although the House remains committed to promoting peace and settling disputes through traditional arbitration mechanisms, the lack of financial resources has become a major obstacle to its operations.

“Cases that can be resolved within three, four or five days sometimes take months or even years because of limited funds,” he stated.

The President therefore appealed to the Parliamentary Select Committee to support efforts aimed at improving funding for the House to enable it to carry out its constitutional mandate effectively.

He noted that adequate funding would help facilitate investigations, transport committee members to dispute areas, organise hearings and speed up adjudication processes to ensure timely justice in chieftaincy matters.