Today, 18th of March, 2024, at around 1:30 PM, fire guts the kindergarten block of Falahiyat E/A school in Damongo.

However, before the outbreak pupils of this block had closed at around 12:00 noon.

Giving an account of the Incident, the assembly member for the Dass electoral area, Mr. Sumaila Hafiz Kamara said it’s sad to see this happen.

Mr. Hafiz Kamara applauded residents around the Falahiyat school saying “They have demonstrated their patriotism by coming together to put out the fire before the Fire service officials could arrive”.

He added that immediately after the news reached him, he bemoaned how the fire tenders could reach the school because lack of access roads has been a major problem in the community.

Mr. Kamara added that firefighters from the Ghana National Fire Service reached the scene at the time when residence had put out the fire, saying that the fire tender couldn’t reach the destination because there is no accessible roads to the school.

Meanwhile, the residents, teachers, and officials from the Ghana National Fire Service yet could not tell the cause of the fire.

According to the assembly member, the fire started in the store room of the KG 2 classroom. “officials from the Ghana National Fire Service said sometimes, lack of ventilation could spark fire accessing the items in the store room but this could not be the case because windows and doors of the storeroom is left open, so as it stands no one can tell the cause of the fire” he added.

Mr. Hafiz said during his first time engagement with electorate at this same venue, he bemoan the lack of access to roads in case of emergency such as this. He promised to work tirelessly with the West Gonja Municipal Assembly (WGMA) to create accesible roads in the community to prevent further unfortunate incidents.

He therefore appealed for support for the school calling on all community members and on all stakeholders.

Heads men in Kpalbuso, a farming community near Kpalbe, the district capital of the North East Gonja discovered a strange site where clean water sprang from a dry ground.

The heads men upon discovering the site, quickly informed Kikpandewura Baba Shaibu Kanyiti, paramount chief of the Kikpande Traditional Area who in turn sent a delegation to inform Yagbonwura Bii-Kunuto Jewu Soale I, king and Overlord of the Gonja Kingdom and president of the Savannah Region House of Chiefs.

Yagbonwura Bii-Kunuto also sent a delegation which include his linguist, a sub chief from Damongo Traditional Area and the Registrar of the Savannah Region of Chiefs to visit the site and to have first hand information about the place.

Speaking to the media after an inspection of the newly discovered spring water site, the Registrar of the Savannah Region House of Chiefs Mr. Abutu Kapori said HRM Yagbonwura Bii-Kunuto Jewu Soale I who is passionate about tourism has said apart from the spring water in Murugu, this is the second spring water site to be discovered in the Savannah Region, therefore, the Overlord is calling on various stakeholders to bring their ideas and expertise together to develop the site and protect it for future generation.

Mr. Kapori said it is strange to see water oozing out from a dry land in the Northern part of Ghana during the dry season and that alone makes the site unique.

The Registrar further added that the Overlord will collaborate with the ministery of tourism to give the place a face lift for it to serve as a tourist attraction area which will go a long way to boost tourism and economic activities in the area.

The linguist of the Overlord of the Gonja Kingdom Mr. Sulemana Adam said the Yagbonwura is admonishing the Kikpandewura to protect the site by building a fence around it and employ a guard to take care of the spring water.

The Assembly man for the Kpalbuso Electoral Area in the North East Gonja District Assembly Hon. Mahama Awal said he collaborated with the traditional authorities to put a temporal fence in order to protect the spring water.

The Assembly man added that aside its social and economic benefits, the spring water will also benefit the people spiritually.

After the inspection, Islamic prayers were offered to bless and sanctify the water.

Kpembewura Banbange Ndefuso IV, Paramount Chief of Kpembe Traditional Area has call on Gonjas and Nchumurus to embrace and recommit themselves to the principles of brotherhood, understanding and reconciliation.

According to him, gone are the days of conquest and land ownership. Today, the focus must shift towards inclusion and collaboration, as they strive to strengthen social cohesion for peaceful coexistence”.

Kpembewura was delivering a speech at the 54th annual congress of Nchumurus which was held at Lonto on the 6th – 10th of March, 2024 on the theme; “Strengthening Our Culture and Education for Accelerated Development – The Role of the Nchumuru Chiefs and Elders,”.

In his speech, Kpembewura said the occasion is a great one first in the supreme interest of inter-ethnic reconciliatory dialogue between the Gonjas and Nchumurus and second, to pursue development agenda.

He added that the historical ties between Gonjas and Nchumurus run deep, woven with threads of brotherhood and shared experiences.

“For centuries, we have peacefully co-existed as close brothers, nurturing a relationship built on mutual respect and understanding.” Kpembewura said.

The Kpembewura also said that they cannot deny the presence of conflicts that have marred their history but he was quick to add that they must view these conflicts not as scars of division, but as lessons learned in their journey towards reconciliation and unity.

According to him it is imperative that they acknowledge these challenges and strive to mend the bonds that bind them together because it is in unity, not division, that their strength and prominence lie, especially when standing alongside bigger and globally recognized ethnic groups.

Kpembewura further added that they must remind themselves that regional demarcations are mere political and administrative conveniences, not true boundaries of their lands and that Gonjas and Nchumurus must remain as one people, united by their shared heritage and traditional boundaries.

He said their chieftaincy structures are well-established and documented in Ghana, and thus provide a clear pathway to elevation and recognition, guiding them towards a future of unity and cohesion.


Kpembewura said the theme of the program resonates deeply with their collective aspirations and that quality education indeed, holds the key to unlocking the doors of progress and prosperity for communities, therefore, it is no doubt the antibiotic to the poverty disease. Which implies that It is thus very important they work closely and collectively together to secure a peaceful, united, safe and prosperous, future for the next generation.

“As a people of northern extraction, we face immense challenges of poverty and deprivation. Yet, let us not succumb or despair, but instead, let us harness the power of our unity and rich culture to champion the cause of development. Now is the time to stand together, not just for ourselves, but for the generations that will inherit the legacy of our actions”. The Kpembewura said.

Following a longstanding of over 8 years of chieftaincy dispute in the Damongo Savannah region, two people have sustained gun wounds after several gunshots at Langbonto, a suburb of Damongo.

The incident happened at around 5:00 pm between members of the two factions, Chief Yakubu Imoro and Chief Damongowura Kelly Seidu.

Meanwhile, after close to an hour of exchange of fire, it took the intervention of the police and the military to calm the situation.

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The Savannah regional minister, Hon. Saeed Muhazu Jibril has made a clarion call on citizens of the Savannah region to sustain the region’s peace and unity toward the nation’s general election coming up in the next nine (9) months.

Addressing the 67th Independence Anniversary Day celebration parade on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at the Damongo Seniors High School Park, the Minister said not only are they celebrating Ghana’s independence, but its democracy as well, and that the theme for the anniversary “Our Democracy, Our Pride” makes the occasion a double celebration for us,” He added.

The Regional Minister added that the theme enjoins citizens to celebrate themselves for opting for multiparty democracy and sustaining the fourth republic for a good 32 years continuously.

He also said that this celebration of independence is a time for citizens to recognize the sacrifices made by the forebearers in the struggle for independence and to reaffirm the commitment to upholding the principle of democracy that governs citizens as a nation.

“For us in the Savannah region, democracy has been more rewarding upon the creation of the region, the fruits of which include improved infrastructure, and access to education, healthcare, and empowerment of our youth and women”. He said.

Ahead of the 2024 general election, the Savannah Regional Minister urged the people to cherish the present democratic dispensation as the all-time best.

“Ladies and gentlemen, as we are all aware, this year is an election year; the December 2024 elections are only a few months away. The theme, Our Democracy, Our Pride, should also motivate us to have a positive disposition for the coming elections” he motivated.

Some schools were given awards for being emerging best in the match pass.

For the KG category, Jakpa KG secured a 3rd position putting the Damongo KG, and St. Anne Block ‘B’ in the 2nd and 1st positions respectively.

In the Primary Schools Category, Damongo Primary School holds the 3rd position, Mole Primary School in the 2nd position, and Cathedral Primary School in the 1st position.

Yagbon Junior High School Block ‘B’ clocked the 3rd position, placing Jakpa Junior High School ‘B’ in the 2nd position, and Girls Model Junior High School emerging winners in the Junior High School category.

For the second cycle institution category, Damongo Senior High School was announced 3rd position with St Anne Girls Senior High School coming in 2nd position, and Ndewura Jakpa Senior High Technical School announced 1st Position.

The 67th Independence day parade in the Savannah Region comprises personnel drawn form the 155 Armored Regiment of the Ghana Armed Forces, the Ghana Police Service, the Ghana Immigration Service, and the Ghana National Fire Service together with the Damongo Senior High School army Cadet, Ndewura Jakpa Senior High School Fire Cadet, Damongo Town Boys Scout, and 33 schools from Savannah Region comprising 10 KG, 10 Primary Schools, 10 Junior High School and 3 Senior High School

The Savannah region Queen Mothers Association said it is optimistic about ensuring a peaceful co-existence and proper integration with the Fulbe community of the Savannah Region.

In a pre-conference of solidarity held on March 4, 2024, at the eco clubhouse in Damonogo ahead of the International Day for Women slated for 8th March 2024.

The regional president, Kansawurche Dr. Veronica Azara Bukari said it was necessary for this conference since they lack funds to organize and celebrate this day.

Kansawurche, Dr. Azara Bukari, in an interview with Damongo-based Spear FM, said it is the core mandate of the Queen Mothers Association to promote and ensure peaceful coexistence with the Fulbes, especially women and children.

She added that the association will also ensure active mediation committees in the various paramountcies, which she said was a collaborative initiative with the Savannah Region House of Chiefs but however couldn’t conclude with its roadmaps. They as queen mothers have worked with the Fulbe women including some few men.

She also hinted at their plans with service providers on health and education to clamp down and avoid infant and maternal morbidity and mortality.

“When we’re able to educate and encourage the Fulbe women to visit hospitals during pregnancy and after birth for education, will bring the Savannah region to zero records of maternal and infant mortalities.

The association also entreats its members to accord the Mankumawurche the necessary respect as the paramount queen mother as tradition established and also bemoans how they are been neglected by the Chiefs.

Meanwhile, the association has, however, outlined a 3-year working policy starting from October 2023 to October 2026.

The occasion hosted Queen Mothers of the Savannah region, representation from the Fulbe women, Chiefs, and the Media.