Munkaila Tourrick Pays Courtesy Visit to Buipewura, Announces Buipe Clean-Up Exercise

BUIPE, SAVANNAH REGION — September 25, 2026: The Youth Member of Parliament for the Yapei-Kusawgu Constituency, Hon. Munkaila Tourrick, together with his team, has paid a courtesy visit to His Royal Majesty, Buipewura Jinapor II, Overlord of the Buipe Traditional Area, at his residence in Buipe.

The visit, held on Friday, September 25, 2026, was aimed at formally introducing the Office of the Youth Member of Parliament and sharing with His Royal Majesty and his elders the vision, mission, objectives and programmes of Youth Parliament Ghana across the various constituencies.

During the engagement, Hon. Munkaila Tourrick presented the office's vision for youth participation in community development and highlighted the importance of empowering young people to actively contribute to the growth and development of their communities.

He also informed Buipewura Jinapor II about a planned clean-up exercise in Buipe as part of efforts to promote environmental cleanliness and community participation ahead of the Damba celebration.

The clean-up exercise is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 8:00am in Buipe.

The initiative is expected to bring together young people and community members to support efforts to keep the Buipe community clean as preparations continue towards the traditional celebration.

Buipewura welcomes youth development initiative

Buipewura Jinapor II welcomed Hon. Munkaila Tourrick and his team and expressed support for initiatives aimed at promoting youth participation and community development.

His Royal Majesty encouraged the youth to maintain good behaviour and take up leadership positions that can contribute positively to the development of their communities.

He further indicated that his doors remain open to initiatives and engagements that seek to advance development within the Buipe Traditional Area.

During the courtesy visit, the Youth Member of Parliament and his team also presented a citation to Buipewura Jinapor II in recognition of his development-oriented leadership in Gonjaland and beyond.

The engagement forms part of efforts by the Office of the Youth Member of Parliament for the Yapei-Kusawgu Constituency to strengthen collaboration with traditional authorities and encourage young people to take an active role in community development.

With the clean-up exercise scheduled for September 30 at 8:00am, residents and young people in Buipe are expected to participate in the initiative as the community prepares for the Damba celebration.

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