In tandem with the customs and traditions of the Gonja Kingdom, Yagbonwura Bii-Kunuto Jewu Soale I has been enskinned as the Overlord of Gonja.
The new Overlord succeeded the late Yagbonwura Sulemana Tutumba I who died on February 5 in Damongo at the age of 90.
The enskinment of the new Overlord of the Gonja Kingdom took place at Nyange in the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba District of the Savannah Region.
The event was marked with traditional dances at Nyange which is the ancient traditional capital of the Gonja Kingdom.
In accordance with the customs of Gonja, Yagbonwura Bii-Kunuto Jewu Soale I will be out-doored on Tuesday, March 21 at the Jakpa Palace in Damongo.
Dignitaries from all walks of life including Government officials, traditional rulers from other jurisdictions and members of the Diplomatic community are expected to grace the occasion.
The new Overlord is expected to maintain the prevailing peace and tranquility of the Kingdom and propel traditional governance.
Prior to ascending to the highest chieftaincy skin of the Gonja Kingdom, Yagbonwura Bii-Kunuto Jewu Soale I was first enskinned as Jakpaseri-wura a sub-chieftaincy title in the Tuluwe Traditional Area.
He was later enskinned as Timanklan-wura from where he moved to Kachinako-wura before he was elevated to the entry gate to the Tuluwe skin as Bunda-wura.
He was later enskinned as the Paramount Chief for Tuluwe Traditional Area of the Gonja Kingdom on 21st April, 2020.
By: Ezekiel Abdul Aziz
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