The new Overlord of Gonja Kingdom, Yagbonwura Bii-Kunutu Jewu Soale I has been out-doored at the Jakpa Palace in Damongo
The event brought together dignitaries from all walks of life including Government officials, traditional rulers from other jurisdictions and some members of the Diplomatic community as well as Political Parties.
Vice president Alhaji Dr. Mahamuud Bawumia and former president John Dramani Mahama were also in attendance.
In a speech read on behalf of the Yagbonwura by his Spokesperson, Benkrowura Saak Seidu Soale among others things stated that he will endeavor to ensure justice, equity and fairness in the adjudication of chieftaincy, land and other matters brought before him to strengthen and promote development.
"I shall therefore endeavor to ensure justice, equity and fairness in the adjudication of chieftaincy, land and other matters brought before me and will also ensure that other Paramountcies within the Kingdom do same in other to strengthen and promote the development agenda of my Kingdom", he assured.
Former President John Dramani Mahama in a congratulatory message said he is emboldened as a Gonja for the incident free customary and traditional processes that culminated in the enskinment of the Yagbonwura.
He rallied them to keep to the tried and tested traditional procedures bequeathed to them as Gonjas.
Alhaji Dr. Mahamuud Bawumia pledged the support of Government for the new Yagbonwura to accerelate development in the area.
He implored other tribes in the country to emulate the Gonja succession plan to diffuse chieftaincy conflicts for peace and tranquility to prevail.
The new Yagbonwura was enskinned on Monday, March 20 at Nyange which is the ancient traditional capital of the Gonja Kingdom.
He is expected to maintain the prevailing peace and tranquility of the Gonja Kingdom and enhance traditional governance.
Before ascending to the peak of chieftaincy skin of the Gonja Kingdom, Yagbonwura Bii-Kunutu Jewu Soale I was first enskinned as Jakpaseri-wura of Tulewe traditional area on 18th April, 2006.
He was later enskinned the Timanklan-wura on May 2, 2007 from where he moved to Kachinako-wura on 24th February, 2011 before he was elevated to the entry gate to the Tuluwe skin as Bunda-wura on March 15, 2012.
He was enskinned as the Paramount Chief for Tuluwe Traditional Area, making him the next in line for the Yagbon skin on 21st April 2020.
He was born on 16th July, 1954 and is currently age 79.
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