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Leadership and Removal of Traditional Leaders

A traditional leader can be removed from office on any of the following grounds:

  • Conviction by a criminal court without an option of a fine, on any criminal charge
  • Physical or mental incapacity or age
  • Where the Commission on Traditional Leadership Disputes and Claims finds that the traditional leader was wrongly appointed or recognised.