Buipewura Jinapor II, Vice President of the National House of Chiefs has paid a courtesy call on His Majesty Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, King of the Asante Kingdom, at the Manhyia Palace on Wednesday February 26, 2025.
During the visit, Buipewura Jinapor II expressed his profound gratitude to Otumfuo Osei Tutu II for his unwavering support, which enabled him to contest for the Vice President position of the National House of Chiefs. He also thanked the chiefs and people of the Asante Kingdom for their remarkable support during his campaign.
Buipewura Jinapor II announced his victory as the current Vice President of the National House of Chiefs, securing 54 votes out of 73. He sought Otumfuo Osei Tutu II’s blessings and guidance in his new role.
The Vice President also commended Otumfuo Osei Tutu II for his efforts to resolve the Bawku chieftaincy conflict, which predates Ghana’s independence. He urged the feuding factions to cooperate with Otumfuo Osei Tutu II to achieve lasting peace.
BuipeWura Jinapor II highlighted the historic relationship between the Gonja and Asante kingdoms, which has fostered trade and social ties. He revealed his ancestral connection to the Asante kingdom, tracing his lineage to Sulemana, who married an Asante woman.
The Vice President also shared his vision to establish the Northern Ghana Regional Farmers Brigade Association (NGRFBA) to enhance food security in Ghana. He sought Otumfuo Osei Tutu II’s support for the project, emphasizing the importance of agricultural development in Northern Ghana.
Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II in his remarks urged Buipewura Jinapor II, Vice-president of the National House of Chiefs (NHC) to use his expertise in public service to help further raise the image of the National House of Chiefs.
The Asantehene also advised Buipewura Jinapor II to work together with the president of the National House of Chiefs Ogyeahoho Yaw Gyebi II to ensure that the institution is positioned properly to play its role effectively in the development of the nation.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II lauded Buipewura Jinapor II for his immense contribution to the growth and development of Gonjaland and urged him not to relent on his people.
Asantehene was also of the firm believe that Buipewura would continue to work to bring his expertise to bare on the work of the NHC.
Buipewura Jinapor was accompanied by his sub-chiefs and Imams from the Buipe Traditional council
