Central Gonja Police, Youth MP Strengthen Collaboration on Youth Empowerment

Left: Hodanu Thomas Kwashie, District Police Commander, Central Gonja. Right: Hon. Munkaila Tourrick, Youth Member of Parliament (YMP) for the Yapei-Kusawgu Constituency.

CENTRAL GONJA, SAVANNAH REGION — 8 SEPTEMBER 2026: Youth Member of Parliament (YMP) for the Yapei-Kusawgu Constituency, Hon. Munkaila Tourrick, has begun formal engagements with key institutions in Central Gonja, leading his team to the District Police Office on Tuesday to introduce his leadership team and open discussions on youth development, community safety and peace.

The meeting brought Hon. Munkaila Tourrick and his team together with the Central Gonja District Police Commander, Hodanu Thomas Kwashie, for an introductory engagement aimed at establishing a constructive working relationship between the YMP's office and the Police.

The discussions touched on youth empowerment, the prevention of social vices, responsible citizenship, community safety and initiatives that can promote peaceful coexistence within the district.

Building a working relationship

The courtesy engagement provided an opportunity for the YMP and his team to formally introduce themselves to the District Police Command and discuss areas of mutual interest.

The engagement also highlighted the importance of maintaining communication between youth leadership and the security service, particularly on issues that affect young people and communities.

The YMP's team expressed its readiness to work with the Police and other relevant stakeholders on initiatives that can create constructive opportunities for young people while contributing to community development.

The Police, for its part, welcomed the engagement and encouraged continued dialogue with the YMP and his team.

Focus on youth empowerment and social concerns

Youth empowerment emerged as one of the key areas of interest during the meeting.

The discussions considered the importance of creating constructive opportunities for young people and encouraging them to participate positively in their communities.

The engagement also touched on the prevention of social vices and the need for responsible citizenship among young people.

The parties recognised that addressing youth-related concerns requires cooperation between young people, community leaders, security agencies and other stakeholders.

Police welcome Buipe Clean & Green Initiative

The Central Gonja District Police Office also welcomed the BUIPE CLEAN & GREEN INITIATIVE, an initiative being championed by Hon. Munkaila Tourrick and his team.

The initiative seeks to mobilise young people to participate in community cleanliness, environmental responsibility and civic activities.

The Police welcomed the initiative as an opportunity for constructive youth participation and indicated its willingness to collaborate where appropriate.

Beyond its environmental objective, the initiative could provide a platform for young people to work together, strengthen community relationships and contribute to the development of Buipe.

A platform for continued engagement

The meeting marked an early engagement between the YMP's office and the Central Gonja District Police Command, with both sides identifying areas for continued dialogue.

For the YMP's team, maintaining relationships with key institutions will be important as it develops programmes and initiatives targeting young people in the Yapei-Kusawgu Constituency and beyond.

Closer engagement with the Police could also provide opportunities for greater awareness around responsible citizenship, community safety and peaceful coexistence.

The YMP and his team expressed their commitment to sustaining the engagement with the Police and other stakeholders.

Strengthening youth participation

The meeting reflects a broader emphasis on involving young people in initiatives that contribute positively to their communities.

With youth empowerment, community safety and social concerns requiring sustained attention, collaboration between youth leadership and relevant institutions could help create practical avenues for engagement.

The courtesy visit ended with an understanding of the importance of continued communication and cooperation between the YMP's office and the Central Gonja District Police Office.

Gonja Pulse will continue to follow developments around youth empowerment, community safety and development initiatives in Central Gonja and the wider Savannah Region.