Appointment and removal of traditional leaders

283 Appointment and removal of traditional leaders An Act of Parliament must provide for the following, in accordance with the prevailing culture, customs, traditions and practices of the communities concerned — (a) the appointment, suspension, succession and removal of traditional leaders; - (b) the creation and resuscitation of chieftainships; and (c) the resolution of disputes concerning the appointment, suspension, succession and removal of traditional leaders; but— (i) the appointment, removal and suspension of Chiefs must be done by the President on the recommendation of the provincial assembly of Chiefs through the National Council of Chiefs and the Minister responsible for traditional leaders and in accordance with the traditional practices and traditions of the communities concerned; (ii) disputes concerning the appointment, suspension and removal of traditional leaders must be resolved by the President on the recommendation of the provincial assembly of Chiefs through the Minister responsible for traditional leaders; (iti) the Act must provide measures to ensure that all these matters are dealt with fairly and without regard to political considerations; (iv) the Act must provide measures to safeguard the integrity of traditional institutions and their independence from political interference.