The Paramount Chief of the Buipe Traditional Area, Buipewura Abdulai Jinapor II, has announced plans to mobilise traditional leaders to play a more active role in Ghana’s national development, focusing on agriculture, youth empowerment, and poverty reduction.
The Buipewura made the announcement during a courtesy call on the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, at The Bank Square on Thursday, January 22, 2026.
He explained that his vision is to rally traditional authorities across Ghana and the African continent to support government development efforts and promote economic self-reliance.
“My aim is to mobilise traditional leaders to play a role in national development. You cannot say you are free when someone is feeding you,” he said.
Among the initiatives being pursued in the Buipe Traditional Area is the establishment of a Farmers Brigade, designed to encourage youth participation in farming while providing support to existing farmers.
The Paramount Chief also highlighted efforts to commercialise agricultural activities to increase productivity and incomes. Traditional leaders are being encouraged to actively support government development programmes, while women-led initiatives are promoted to tackle poverty and improve livelihoods.
Buipewura Abdulai Jinapor II expressed confidence that increased food production and local economic empowerment would significantly contribute to national economic stability and growth.
Responding to the proposals, Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama welcomed the initiatives, emphasizing that food availability is vital to economic stability. He noted that Ghana’s success in controlling inflation last year was largely due to food abundance, which helped keep food inflation low.
Dr. Asiama expressed optimism that the Buipewura’s development-driven initiatives would improve living standards and support broader national economic objectives.
The engagement underscores the growing role of traditional leadership in advancing Ghana’s development agenda through grassroots mobilisation and economic participation.
