Zabarma Chieftaincy of Kpando Marks Over 120 Years of Cultural Heritage and Traditional Leadership

 

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Author: Sarki Dr. Abdul Rahman Dauda IV



The Zabarma Chieftaincy in Kpando has been recognized as one of the enduring traditional institutions preserving culture, leadership, and community identity for more than a century.


Historical records indicate that the chieftaincy was established in 1904 by Shamsun Sorna I, who enskinned Sarki Garba Sayi I as the first Sarkin Zabarman of Kpando. 


The institution was created to safeguard the identity, customs, and heritage of the Zabarma people while promoting peace, unity, and traditional governance within the community.


Over the years, the chieftaincy developed a unique adoption-based succession system to preserve the founder’s bloodline and ensure continuity of leadership. 


Traditional accounts reveal that early chiefs adopted successors into their households, where they were trained in governance, customs, and ceremonial duties before ascending the throne.


The third chief, Sarki Mumuni Sorna II, ruled from 1977 to 1998 and became a symbol of the successful blending of biological lineage and customary adoption practices. 


Following his passing, a regency period lasting twenty-five years maintained stability in the traditional area until a rightful successor was accepted by king makers and the community.


In 2023, Sarki Dr. Abdul Rahman Dauda IV, also known ceremonially as Sarki Mumuni Sorna III, was officially enskinned as the current chief. 


His succession through maternal lineage reflects the flexibility and inclusiveness of many Ghanaian traditional systems, where both paternal and maternal ancestry may determine legitimacy.


Traditional leaders say the Zabarma Chieftaincy continues to serve as a custodian of cultural heritage, conflict resolution, and communal unity in the Kpando area. 


The institution also remains committed to preserving historical memory and educating future generations about the values and traditions of the Zabarma people.


The historical account forms part of ongoing efforts to document and preserve the rich history of the Zabarma community in Ghana for public education and archival purposes.

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