Yagbonwura Bans Communal Hunting to Protect Savannah’s Ecosystem.
The Overlord of the Gonja Kingdom, Yagbonwura Bii-kunuto Jewu Soale I, has banned communal hunting in the Savannah Region to safeguard its rich vegetation and wildlife. Speaking through the registrar of the Savannah Regional House of Chiefs, Yagbonwura expressed concerns about the destructive impact of hunting activities, including theft of domestic animals, crop damage, and rampant bushfires. He emphasized that these practices pose a significant threat to the region’s biodiversity and national treasures, such as Mole National Park.The ban, announced at a meeting in Damongo, urges traditional chiefs to take action against group hunting in their communities. Yagbonwura also appealed to Ghanaians to prioritize the country's welfare, promoting peaceful and transparent elections in December.The Savannah Regional Minister, Saeed Muhazu Jibril, praised the initiative, committing regional security support to enforce the ban and protect the region's natural resource
