The 190 chiefdoms of Sierra Leone constitute the lowest level of governance where the majority of Sierra Leoneans reside, particularly outside Freetown and its surrounding rural areas. These chiefdoms are administered by Paramount Chiefs, supported by sub-chiefs and a range of chiefdom administrative officers. As integral components of district administration in Sierra Leone, chiefdoms represent the level of governance through which essential services are delivered to local populations. Paramount Chiefs serve as heads of chiefdom councils and oversee several key functions, including the collection of local taxes, mobilization of communal labour for socio-economic development initiatives, regulation of farming activities, and the arbitration and adjudication of local disputes. Bo District is one of the sixteen districts in the country and is located in the Southern Province. This study assessed the role of chiefdom councils in the district using a qualitative phenomenological research approach. In-depth personal interviews were conducted with key informants across the sixteen chiefdoms of Bo District. The data were analyzed using the constant comparative method, whereby information was systematically disaggregated into thematic categories for interpretation and reporting.