Bunkpurugu chief calls for unity, peace after enskinment

The newly enskinned Bunkporok-Baat of Bunkpurugu, His Royal Highness Melchizedek Musah Jamung II, has called for unity and peace to end the protracted chieftaincy dispute in the Bimoba traditional area.

The chief said lasting development in Bunkpurugu would remain difficult without peace and cooperation among families, clans and communities.

Speaking to the public after his enskinment on October 2, he said his leadership would focus on reconciliation, education, youth development and improved infrastructure.

“The time has come to forgive each other, to sit under one Baobab tree, and to build Bunkpurugu together,” he said.

Known as Wani-kobik Kan Ber Yambor Foar Ni, Jamung II said his enskinment should not be viewed as a personal victory but as an opportunity to serve the people and strengthen their customs, traditions and unity.

He called on chiefs, elders, political and religious leaders, women’s groups, youth organisations and Bimoba citizens at home and abroad to support efforts to restore peace and unity in the area.

The chief also pledged to work with stakeholders to improve access to education and create more opportunities for young people.

He said his administration would also advocate for better roads, water supply, healthcare facilities and support for farmers, describing agriculture as a key pillar of the local economy.

Jamung II further appealed to the government to provide adequate security support to protect the peace during the transition and beyond.

“Peace needs protection, and we trust the government to help us protect the peace we all yearn for,” he said.

He specifically appealed to the North East Regional Coordinating Council, the North East Regional Security Council (REGSEC) and the Bunkpurugu-Nakpanduri District Security Council (DISEC) to support efforts to maintain peace and public order.

The chief expressed gratitude to the Jamong Royal Family for entrusting him with the position and urged residents to work together towards a peaceful and prosperous Bunkpurugu.

He said reconciliation, peace and unity would be central to his leadership as he works with stakeholders to advance development in the Bimoba traditional area.