The phrase "paramount chief" refers to the highest-ranking leader or ruler of a tribe or community. They hold the most authority and make important decisions that affect the people they govern. Full definition
The letter addressed to the Ambassador, Tove Degnbol by lawyers of the Yaa Ansaa Royal Family; Yaw Barimah & Co said, «our clients» attention has been drawn to some attempt by a group of people led by one Mr. Kwabena Owiredu, who is parading himself as paramount chief of Akwamu under the stool name Odeneho Kwafo Akoto III to organize a «Home - Coming» Event in November or December 2017 in which You Excellency has been invited to participate». (ghanapoliticsonline.com)
As custom demands, emissaries from the Manhyia Palace have since been dispatched to various paramount chiefs in the Asante Kingdom to inform them about the passing of the queenmother. (ghanapoliticsonline.com)
The acting paramount chief of Kwahu, Nana Asiedu Agyeman III was subjected to vitriolic attack after he promised President Mahama 85 percent votes in the November elections. (ghanapoliticsonline.com)