Buipewura Jinapor II Urges New Jewuasewura to Lead With Humility

BUIPE, SAVANNAH REGION — Buipewura Jinapor II has urged the newly outdoored Jewuasewura Nyanchibre Panfia I, as well as chiefs and queen mothers, to lead with humility and dedicate themselves to serving their people.

According to a report by Jakpa Radio 96.1 FM, Buipe — The Pride of Central Gonja, the Buipewura gave the advice on Saturday, September 5, 2026, during the grand outdooring of Neripewura Abubakari Kipson Panfia, who was officially outdoored as Jewuasewura Nyanchibre Panfia I under the Chinchanko Royal Gate.

The ceremony was held at the Jinapor II Palace at Awurkpa in Buipe, with chiefs, queen mothers, elders, family members and well-wishers from across Gonjaland and beyond in attendance.

The outdooring marked the climax of a two-day traditional ceremony that began on Friday, September 4, with the enskinment of the new chief.

Buipewura: Chieftaincy Is About Service

In his royal address, Buipewura Jinapor II reminded the newly enskinned chief and other traditional leaders that chieftaincy comes with a responsibility to serve the people.

Jakpa Radio reported that the Buipewura emphasised that chieftaincy should not be viewed primarily as a position of power, but as an opportunity to serve, unite and contribute to the development of the people.

He urged Jewuasewura Nyanchibre Panfia I to lead with wisdom, humility and respect for all.

WATCH: Buipewura Jinapor II's Advice to the New Chief

Buipewura Jinapor II delivers his royal advice during the outdooring of Jewuasewura Nyanchibre Panfia I

Watch the video above to hear the Buipewura's message on humility, service and responsible traditional leadership.

The Buipewura also called on the other chiefs and queen mothers present to remain committed to the welfare and development of their communities.

New Jewuasewura Pledges Dedicated Service

According to Jakpa Radio 96.1 FM, Jewuasewura Nyanchibre Panfia I expressed gratitude to Buipewura Jinapor II, Mantowurche Abiba and the entire Chinchanko Royal Gate for the honour bestowed on him.

The new chief pledged to serve his people with dedication and humility.

He also thanked the chiefs, elders, family members and well-wishers who supported and attended the ceremony.

Gonja Tradition Takes Centre Stage

The two-day ceremony brought together traditional leaders, elders and community members to celebrate the enskinment and formal outdooring of the new Jewuasewura in accordance with Gonja customs and traditions.

The gathering also provided an opportunity for chiefs, queen mothers and community members from different parts of Gonjaland to come together in a celebration of traditional leadership, unity and community.

The programme ended peacefully with prayers for long life and prosperity for Jewuasewura Nyanchibre Panfia I and for peace and development in the Buipe Traditional Area.

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Source: Jakpa Radio 96.1 FM, Buipe — The Pride of Central Gonja.

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