Youth MP Munkaila Tourrick Announces Buipe Clean-Up Exercise Ahead of Damba Celebration

BUIPE, SAVANNAH REGION — September 25, 2026: The Youth MP for the Yapei Kusawgu Constituency, Hon. Munkaila Tourrick, and his team have paid a courtesy visit to the Overlord of the Buipe Traditional Area, Buipewura Jinapor, at his residence in Buipe.

The visit provided an opportunity for the Youth Parliament of Ghana–Yapei Kusawgu Constituency Chapter to introduce its vision and mission and discuss the role of young people in community development.

During the meeting, Hon. Munkaila Tourrick outlined the objectives of the Youth Parliament and highlighted the need for young people to actively participate in initiatives that contribute to the development of their communities.

He also announced plans for a clean-up exercise in Buipe ahead of the Damba celebration.

The exercise is scheduled for Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 8:00am in Buipe.

The initiative is expected to bring together young people and community members to contribute to a cleaner environment as the community prepares for the traditional celebration.

Buipewura welcomes youth initiative

Buipewura Jinapor welcomed the Youth MP and his team and expressed support for their development-oriented initiative.

The traditional leader encouraged young people to maintain good behaviour and take up leadership responsibilities that can contribute positively to the development of their communities.

He further indicated that his doors remain open to initiatives aimed at supporting development in the Buipe Traditional Area.

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

The engagement forms part of efforts by the Youth Parliament of Ghana–Yapei Kusawgu Constituency Chapter to strengthen engagement with traditional authorities and promote youth participation in community development.

With the clean-up exercise scheduled for September 30, residents and young people in Buipe are expected to join the initiative as preparations continue towards the Damba celebration.

Gonja Pulse will continue to follow the initiative and bring readers updates from Buipe and across the Yapei Kusawgu Constituency.