Principle

CUSTOMARY LAW – Chieftaincy Title – Applicability of Kojo II v. Bonsie Principle – Not Limited to Land Disputes

Area of law
CUSTOMARY LAW
Court
Supreme Court

The Kojo II v. Bonsie principle for resolving conflicting traditional evidence applies beyond land disputes—including chieftaincy title claims. Where traditional evidence conflicts on succession, customs, or history, the court tests each version against recent established facts to determine which is more probable. The principle is…

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