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Chieftaincy and Tribal Disputes: The Role of Indigenous Knowledge Transfer

Author(s) Dr. Fred Alpha Adams, Mr. Michael N. Michael
Country Ghana
Abstract In many African societies, chieftaincy and tribal governance, anchored on historical antecedent, have long been important ways for people to lead, settle disputes, keep order, and form their identities.
The chieftaincy institution remains significant and valued since it represents the people's cultural legacy. However, chieftaincy and tribal disagreements are rampant, including violent clashes that have resulted in the loss of lives and property (Tonah, 2012). A wide range of issues, from traditional stools and skins to clashes between various ethnic groups over ancestral lands, causes these conflicts (Agyeman-Duah, 2008). While some studies have blamed the causes of tribal and ethnic conflicts on political meddling, economic interests, and ambiguous customary laws, the primary and lesser studied factor contributing to these conflicts is the loss of indigenous knowledge systems that used to govern succession, land ownership, and group interactions (Tsikata & Seini, 2004).
Gaps and distortions in indigenous knowledge have caused ambiguous succession lines, contradictory interpretations of tradition, and extended disagreements. However, the relationship between indigenous knowledge loss and chieftaincy conflicts is unknown. Thus, this study examines how lack or inadequacy of indigenous knowledge transfer contribute to these disagreements and how revitalisation can promote conflict resolution and social stability.
Keywords Chieftaincy, oral, history, conflicts, tribal, indigenous, customs, transfers, knowledge
Discipline Sociology > Data / Information / Statistics
Published In Volume 4, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On 2026-04-20
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