The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources and Member of Parliament for Damongo, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has firmly denied involvement in Gonja chieftaincy matters.
This was after the Paramount chief of the Gonjaland, Yagbonwura Building-Kunuto Soale Jewu on Sunday, July 22, 2024 banned MP from entering all palaces within the kingdom for interfering in traditional matters in the area.
According to them, the continuous interference of the MP in matters that should be handled within traditional frameworks tends to cause widespread discontent and disaffection among the people.
However, in a statement on Monday July 22, Abu Jinapor refuted the claims, stating that the allegations against him are “totally false”.
“As I have stated time and again, I do not have any interest in the Damongo chieftaincy affairs whatsoever,” he stated.
He emphasized his respect for the chieftaincy institution and its leaders.
“As a bona fide Gonja Prince, I continue to have high regard for the revered chieftaincy institution, the Overlord of Gonjaland, Yagbonwura Bi-kunuto Jewu Soale, and all other chiefs for that matter.
“My role and overarching interest, both as Member of Parliament and Minister of the Republic, is to contribute my modest quota to the development of Ghana, and my beloved constituency of Damongo. I entreat all and sundry to disregard these allegations as same are untrue.
The Lands Minister further urged the public to dismiss these unfounded claims, reaffirming his commitment to his constituents and the people of Ghana.
Read the full statement below:
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