The Chamba Community of Ghana witnessed a historic moment in its traditional leadership on Saturday, May 16, 2026, as the Paramount Chief, , formally installed as the Waziri of the Chamba people in Ghana.
The colourful ceremony, held in , brought together members of the Chamba community, traditional leaders, youth representatives, and invited guests to witness the significant occasion aimed at strengthening the traditional administrative structure of the Chamba people across the country.
During the installation, the Paramount Chief administered the oath of allegiance to the newly appointed Waziri, charging him to support the traditional leadership in managing the affairs of the Chamba community nationwide.
Addressing the gathering, Ubwayaa Alhaji Ibrahim Hudu Kuta IV urged the Chamba people to remain law-abiding, pursue education, and uphold unity within the community.
He stressed that discipline, togetherness, and collective progress were vital for the recognition and advancement of the Chamba people within Ghana’s broader traditional and national landscape.
“A Servant Accepting a Burden”
In his acceptance speech, Alhaji Manaf Mohammed described the appointment as a call to service rather than a position of privilege.
“I stand before you today not as a man seeking title, but as a servant accepting a burden,” he stated.
He added that his greatest fulfilment would be helping the Paramount Chief unite Chamba people across Ghana and in the diaspora.
“If it pleases Allah that my final act on earth will be to help our Chief bring together all the people of Chamba — from Accra to Bimbilla, from villages to the diaspora — wherever we find ourselves, then I would have lived a fulfilled life,” he said.
The newly installed Waziri pledged loyalty, counsel, and unwavering support to the Paramount Chief while promising fairness, justice, and accessibility to all members of the Chamba community.
“This Waziri title is not inheritance. It is trust. By Allah, I will not betray it,” he declared.
He concluded with a passionate appeal for unity among the Chamba people.
“Long live the Chief. Long live Ghana. Long live the Chamba Nation. Chamba Kimokikoli. Chamba Tilata.”
Traditional Role Explained
Also speaking at the event, the National Youth Chief of Chamba, , expressed excitement over the appointment and explained the traditional significance of the Waziri position.
According to him, within Ghana’s chieftaincy system — especially among Zongo communities and northern traditional authorities — a Waziri serves as a Senior Advisor or Chief Minister to the Paramount Chief or Emir.
“For me, Umojabwe Amb. Hajj Abdul Samad, our new Waziri, Alhaji Manaf Mohammed, holds the position of Chamba Prime Minister. So let it stand as such,” he stated.
The installation is expected to further strengthen unity, leadership coordination, and administrative organization within the Chamba Community of Ghana, both locally and internationally.
Samuel Kwame Boadu is a Ghanaian media entrepreneur and storyteller with a passion for amplifying urban voices and uncovering everyday truths. He is the Editor-in-Chief and Founder of The Accra Daily Mail, a dynamic digital platform dedicated to capturing the pulse of Ghana’s capital—its people, culture, challenges, business, sports and innovations.
