Buipewura, Mahama Jinapor II
The Buipewura Mahama Jinapor II, who was enskinned in 2008, has launched the 10th anniversary of his ascension to the throne as the Buipewura of Buipe.
The celebrated and respected king of Buipe has been praised by many for his contributions towards the socio-economic development of Buipe and the Gonjaland especially in the areas of education, sanitation and health delivery.
As a strong advocate of education, the Buipewura under his reign has set up the Buipewura Educational Fund with a sum of GH¢50,000 to support needy students in the catchment area of Buipe.
He has also provided accommodation for students of the Buipe Vocational and Technical Senior High School. The school has been battling with accommodation challenges for students in recent times.
Besides, he has built a mini stadium and a recreational centre in the area where sporting and other activities are held.
According to the Buipewura, chiefs in the Northern Region and especially in the Gonjaland should use their influence and clout to promote education and development and build ties that would engender peace and unity among their subjects.
Speaking on the proposed Savannah Region, the Buipewura commended government and said the creation of the new region was a platform for development and stability.
He therefore urged all his qualified subjects, who have attained the age of 18 years to duly register with the electoral commission to participate in the referendum for the creation of the region.
“The electoral commission will open the register to register all qualified voters from Sunday 16th to the 25th of September, 2018, for people who have attained 18 years and above . . . for the creation of the region,” he said.
FROM Eric Kombat, Buipe