Chieftaincy in Ghana is an extensive account of the many roles of chiefs
in modern society. A. Kodzo Paaku Kludze provides detailed accounts and
analyses of the law practices, rituals, and customs of chieftaincy.
Kludze begins his study with a historical account bringing his analyses
to the present, and speculates on the future of chieftaincy in its
formal and informal roles in the changing social milieu. The author's
close personal background and association with chieftaincy allows him to
shed light on the mysterious practices and supernatural connections.
Kludze offers an authoritative and comprehensive study of chieftaincy in
the context of the modern social, political, and legal institutions of
Ghana.