The Member of Parliament for Damongo and Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Mr Samuel Abu Jinapor, says he will never disrespect or undermine the leadership of the Overlord of Gonjaland, Yagbonwura Soele Bi Kunuto.
In a media interview in Damongo on Monday, Mr Jinapor said: “The Yagbonwura is traditionally my grandfather and overlord, and I will never do anything to undermine him”.
The Minister was responding to a recent media publication, which indicated that the Overlord of Gonja, Yagbonwura Soele Bi Kunuto, has banned him from campaigning in the traditional area.
Mr Jinapor said he had great respect for the chieftaincy institution and would always accord all chiefs high reverence, especially his overlord.
He explained that most of the issues that sparked the controversy was because of miscommunication and misunderstanding, adding: “I will take all measures necessary to restore normalcy between myself and the Jakpa Palace, which is my natural home.
The Minister, therefore, called for calm, peace and unity in the Gonja Kingdom, and Damongo in particular, while development projects were being pursued.
GNA
BM/ABD
22 July 2024
