The King of Gonjaland and President of the Savannah Regional House of Chiefs, His Royal Majesty Yagbonwura Bii-Kunuto Jewu Soale I, has bestowed his endorsement upon the Vice President of the Republic and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, as the next President of Ghana.
Yagbonwura Soale I described Dr. Bawumia as a genuine representative of Gonjaland, affirming that he possesses the approval of both the chiefs and people of the Kingdom to lead the nation.
These sentiments were conveyed during a visit by the Vice President and party officials to the Savannah Regional House of Chiefs as part of Dr. Bawumia’s nationwide campaign tour leading up to the December General Elections.
Starting from April 29, the tour has taken the Vice President through the Eastern, Western, Western North, Bono, Bono East, and Ahafo Regions. On May 13, he commenced a five-day campaign tour of the five northern regions, starting from his home region, the North East.
On May 15, Dr. Bawumia visited the Savannah Region, where he was warmly received by a diverse crowd, including market women, teachers, nurses, artisans, and children.
Following tradition, the Vice President paid homage to the overlord of Gonjaland and the Savannah Regional House of Chiefs.
In welcoming Dr. Bawumia to the Region, Yagbonwura Soale I praised him as one of Gonja Kingdom’s esteemed sons, commending his substantial contributions to the Kingdom’s development.
He expressed gratitude to the Vice President for his role in the establishment of the Savannah Region, which led to the formation of the Savannah Regional House of Chiefs.
Yagbonwura Soale I assured Dr. Bawumia of his personal support and that of the region, extending his well wishes for success in the upcoming General Elections.
“You are my son and consider yourself as a son of Gonjaland. May your dreams be fulfilled. I assure you of my blessings and support as the overlord of Gonja,” Yagbonwura Soale I said.
The King urged political parties to conduct their election campaigns with dignity and respect, discouraging insults and incendiary rhetoric. He also advised the youth to avoid actions that could lead to national discord, strife, or violence.
Accompanied by the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources and MP for Damongo, Hon. Samuel A. Jinapor, and the Minister for Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Hon. Stephen Asamoah Boateng, among others, Dr. Bawumia’s campaign tour traversed all seven constituencies of the region.
The tour is set to continue in the remaining northern regions.