Gonja chiefs have thrown their weights behind the proposal to create a new region out of the Northern Region proposals to carve out a new region from the Northern region.
The Chiefs’ support was contained in a statement released on Saturday after an emergency meeting of the Gonja traditional council in Tamale,
The government last year set up a Commission of Enquiry which toured some regions to hear proposals from stakeholders for demarcations of proposed new regions. The Commission’s visits gave the public the opportunity to lobby and advance reasons for the creation new regions. The proposed new regions out of the Northern Region are Savanna and the North East regions.
With a referendum expected to determine whether a new region will be created or not, the Traditional Council’s emphatic support is expected to drive a ‘yes’ vote from the people.
Below is the full statement:
At an emergency meeting of Gonjaland( Yagbon) chaired by the Vice President of the Gonja Traditional Council, Buipewura Jinapor II, for and on behalf of the overlord of Gonjaland, Yagbonwura Tutuba Boresa, in Tamale, on Saturday, the 1st day of September, 2018, the following far reaching decisions were reached:
That Gonjaland congratulates all stakeholders for their contributions and efforts in the processes, thus far, in respect of the creation of the age old sought for Savanna Region ;
2. In particular , Gonjaland commends, very highly, it’s sons and daughters as well as it’s cherished settler communities for their tireless efforts in the struggle for the creation of the Savanna Region;
3. Gonjaland (Yagbon) reiterates it’s long held position that, following the creation of the Savanna Region, it will not cede any traditional jurisdiction/authority over any part (s) of its kingdom;
4. Subject to paragraph three (3) above, Gonjaland (Yagbon) unreservedly accepts the boundaries of the proposed Savanna Region as spelt out in the Brobbey Commission of Enquiry’s report;
5. Gonjaland (Yagbon) entreats it’s sons, daughters, stakeholders and friends to galvanize support for a massive “YES” vote for the creation of the Savanna Region as presently proposed by the Brobbey Commission of Enquiry; and
6. Gonjaland (Yagbon) calls on it’s sons, daughters, stakeholders and friends to exercise maximum restraints as it continues to engage relevant authorities to resolve outstanding matters as they, particularly, relate to traditional land boundaries and control of same.
Thank you. Asankushun.
The Overlord of Gonjaland continues to count on the loyalty and cooperation of all.
God bless Gonjaland
God bless Savanna Region
God bless Ghana
Signed
Secretary, Gonjaland Council
