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The Making of an African King: Patrilineal & Matrilineal Struggle Among the Effutu of Ghana

The Making of an African King: Patrilineal & Matrilineal Struggle Among the Effutu of Ghana


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In the West, the primacy of patrilineal succession is deeply entrenched that the thought of supplanting that with matrilineal succession would be unthinkable. But that is exactly situation among the Guan community of Winneba, Ghana called the Effutu. Their ancient patrilineal system of succession is in contention with the matrilineal succession practiced by their populous Akan neighbors. In a large context chieftaincy disputes, or better yet, kingship rivalry is endemic in Ghana, particularly among the Akan. Each year the government commits considerable resources to combat these rivalries that sometimes result in conflicts and inter-ethnic warfare. These conflicts may be caused by rivalry among the members of the same family vying for the kingship. Affluent non-royals or those with remote ties to royalty may buy their way to power. A tributary king, or the descendants of a family that was given a sanctuary by the king whose land their ancestors occupies may then contest the kingship.What this book does is examine the two competing systems and their political ramifications, and, ultimately, establish the rightful heirs to the stool of the lion (Gyata). While the book focuses on the Effutu, it is a classic example of Ghanaian royal politicking. It takes an in-depth religio-historical and political approach in examining the settlement of Winneba, and the establishment of the institutional frameworks for nation building.Infused with supernatural capabilities of the early settlers, the book brings to life the personal as well as the collective stories of the pioneers. Internal and external written sources are examined in relation to the factors that precipitated the polarization andstrife among the Effutu. Finally, the book deals with the socio-political structure, religion and their cosmic significance, and occupational and economic practices of the Effutu.


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  • ISBN-13: 9780865437166
  • Publisher: Africa Research and Publications
  • Publisher Imprint: Africa Research and Publications
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • ISBN-10: 0865437165
  • Publisher Date: 01 Apr 2000
  • Binding: Hardback
  • No of Pages: 189
  • Sub Title: Patrilineal & Matrilineal Struggle Among the Effutu of Ghana


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