The Minister for Lands and National Resources, Samuel Abdulai Jinapor, has been prohibited from entering any palace within the Gonja kingdom.

The Paramount Chief of Gonjaland, Yagbonwura Building-Kunuto Soale Jewu, made this announcement on Sunday, July 22, 2024.

This decision was taken due to what the Yagbonwura described as a breach of tradition and respect.

The announcement follows accusations from traditional leaders in West Gonja, who claim the minister has been interfering in local traditional matters.

They assert that the MP's persistent interference in issues that should be resolved within traditional frameworks has been causing widespread dissatisfaction and discontent among the people.

During a press conference, the Yagbonwura's interpreters stressed the seriousness of the situation, warning that any chief who allows Mr. Jinapor into their palace would face severe repercussions.

“The king will never grant audience to any government delegation, political party, or any person who pays him a visit once it includes Hon. Samuel Abu Jinapor until he learns his tradition as a royal and learns how to respect the authority of the Yagbonwura. This statement is final and binding on all paramount chiefs within the Gonja kingdom,” he said.

The decree must be strictly adhered to by chiefs and local leaders to uphold the Yagbonwura's authority.

Some of the angry youth hoisted the inscriptions “Abu Jinapor, enough of your selfishness and arrogance’ and ‘No more undermining of traditional authority’ among others.