- A delegation sent to the Yagbonwura Palace on behalf of Damongo MP Samuel Abu Jinapor has so far been unsuccessful.
- Yagbonwura Biyi Knut Soare Jewi has asked the delegation mediating on behalf of Jinapore to return another day.
- Senator Damango has been banned from entering the Gonjaland palace following accusations of meddling in the chief’s power matters.
A delegation sent to Yagbonwura’s palace to raise the case of Damongo State MP Samuel Abu Jinapor failed to make headway on its first visit to address concerns over interference in the chief’s authority.
According to 3News, Yagbonwura Biyi Knut Soare Jewi has urged the delegation to return and make another visit.
Source: UGC
Yagbonwura reportedly informed the delegation that he will be visiting Mampurugu Kingdom on July 28.
3 News also reported The delegation was led by Minister of Defence Dominic Nitiwul and was also attended by Minister of Emirati Affairs Stephen Asamoah Boateng.
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Jinapor has denied the charges levelled against him in the case.
Why was Zinapol banned?
July 21, Jinapol Banned He banned Gonjaland from entering the palace for insubordination and disrespect.
Yagbonwura said any paramount chief of Gonja who invites Senator Damongo to court will face sanctions.
Some West Gonja chiefs accused the minister of meddling in chieftaincy matters.
Youth groups in Gonja have also accused him of disrespecting Yagbonwura and undermining his authority.
The group believes that if Jinapor continues on his current path, his actions could jeopardise peace and unity in Gonjaland.
This prompted the formation of a seven-member government delegation which visited the Ndeura Sumari Jakpa Palace to plead for Mr Jinapor.
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YEN.com.gh The village chief of Kwame Nkrumah’s hometown has reportedly called on Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh to apologise to the family of Ghana’s first president.
Chief Nana Kwasi Kutua V believes Prempeh’s comments have the potential to derail peace and unity in the country.
The New Patriotic Party vice presidential candidate, in a disparaging comment about Ghana’s first president, Mr Nkrumah, said President Akufo-Addo was the most influential president in Ghana.
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