Making of an African King

The Making of An African King is a study examining the causes of the kingship internecine struggle among the Effutu by exploring the two traditional systems of succession, the patrilineal and the matrilineal, among the Effutu (Awutu-abe), and how best to end political violence.

Kingship or chieftaincy disputes in Ghana may begin as rivalry among members of the same family, or when ineligible elders...