In spite of the obvious differences between the formal government system and the traditional system of governance, there is a growing awareness that good governance at the local level can only be achieved when traditional authorities are incorporated into the formal system of governance. This book offers a comprehensive analysis of the predominant traditional authority systems in the Komenda Traditional Area and to a larger extent the Central Region of Ghana. It sets out to assess the roles and relevance of these local authorities in relation to the formal system of governance. The book...