The King and overlord of Gonja, Jira Yagbonwura Bii-Kunuto (I) has vow to put to an end a future catastrophic activity to protect the eco-system of the Savannah region therefore placing a ban on group hunting in the region.
Yagbonwura Bii-Kunuto(I) in his welcome address during a general house meeting of the Savannah Regional House of chiefs on Tuesday 27th February, 2024 which was read by the Registrar of the Savannah Region House of Chiefs Mr. Abutu Kapori encouraged the house to do more to achieve esteemed milestone since their impeccable efforts and collaboration to uplift the house to the admiration of the world is unmeasured.
The King, said his attention has been drawn to several activities that if care is not taking, will raid the biodiversity of the region and thereby making a passionate call on all chiefs to prevent group hunting in their various paramountcies within the Savannah region.
“This call is important because, some of the deities, gods, and critical taboos per custom and tradition are being trampled upon when such hunting sprees are embarked on” he said.
He added, that with this activities rolling out on yearly basis is also a severe threat to the Mole National Park which he described as the “Pride of Savannah Region”.
“I therefore passionately sanction a ban on group hunting in the Savannah Region”. The King declared.
Emphasizing on building a stronger better kingdom, the King pleaded on the custodians of custom and tradition by making a clarion call encouraging that this regime is a legacy focused one and so therefore, their foremost attention should concentrate on building impactful legacies for the generations yet unborn, and that the success of the house will depend on their unity and love for roles assigned them as chiefs with the utmost sincerity in discharging responsibilities.
The King concluded by urging Ghanaians to put the nation first before any other interest as he rallied for peace ahead of the December 2024 general election stating that the peace of mother Ghana is its pride.
Yagbonwura Bii-Kunuto Jewu Soale(I) is optimistic and poised that the Savannah Region House of Chiefs will not live any stone unturned in the course of developing the house and the region.
He equally extended his passionate appreciation to all members and the Savannah Regional Minister for their participation in this general meeting.
