Funsi enskins new paramount chief after four-year vacancy

Kuoru Adikibe Dagbasi Basuglo Sampuo III was enskinned as the new paramount chief after a four-year vacancy in the Funsi Traditional Area in the Upper West Region. The enskinment brought to a close a four-year vacancy that followed protracted disputes over succession. He was formally outdoored at a durbar.

The delay in enskinment stemmed from court injunctions and disagreements surrounding the recognised rotational gates following the death of the previous chief on 1st July 2022, according to the Secretary to the Chief, Dumah Yussif Sampuo. The new paramount chief identified unity as the cornerstone of his reign. He cautioned that sustainable development would remain elusive without peace, noting that social infrastructure such as markets, schools, clinics and farms depend on communal harmony. He reaffirmed his commitment to fostering cohesion within the traditional area, describing unity as his foremost priority.

The Paramount Chief of the Jirapa Traditional Area, Naa Dinaa Donglabong Ganaa III, described the occasion as a symbol of continuity, stability and the resilience of cultural heritage, urging residents to unite behind their new leader. The Paramount Chief of the Busah Traditional Area and representative of the Wa Naa, Naa Alhaji Seidu Ali Seidu Pelpuo Yelmaana, commended the choice of the new chief, portraying him as a seasoned businessman with the networks required to accelerate development. Kuoru Osman Deiwia Nankpa III chaired the ceremony, noting that the event marked a significant and unifying milestone for the Funsi Traditional Area.