The paramount chief of kinafeek traditional area in the Saboba District has organized a capacity-building programme for chiefs and community members aimed at promoting peaceful coexistence and resolving conflicts through dialogue.
The two-day training, held at Yankazia, brought together traditional leaders from the Kinafeek Traditional Area.
The initiative sought to sensitize participants on the dangers of violent chieftaincy and land disputes and their impact on development.
The traditional leaders capacity building programme was organized by the paramount chief of kinafeek traditional area Chief, Ubor Moses Waja Ndolb Mankrom. He noted that recurring conflicts have the potential to derail progress in the area.
His message was delivered by the Divisional Chief for the Nakpar Traditional Area, ASP Paul Kofi Wunadaa III, recounted how the idea for the sensitization programme was conceived, noting that it initially faced setbacks before finally being realized.
Divisional Chief for the Nakpar Traditional Area, ASP Paul Kofi Wunadaa III
On behalf of the chiefs and people, he expressed gratitude to the government for ongoing development projects in the area.
These include the construction of major bridges, dredging of the Wapuli–Nakpar dams, construction of a hospital at Yankazia and surrounding communities, extension of electricity from Wajar to Nakpar, and plans to establish a teacher training college to serve the Kinafeek area as well as neighbouring districts such as Zabzugu and Tatale-Sanguli District.
Paramount Chief of the Bimbong Traditional Area, Ubor Wumbei Dawuni emphasized that many chieftaincy and land disputes stem from misunderstandings and competing interests. He urged chiefs to adopt dialogue and mediation as key tools in resolving disputes. The Saboba District Police Commander, ASP Victor Kawrfo, also called on residents to embrace peace and unity. He stressed that peace is a shared responsibility between the police and the community, adding that it cannot be bought but must be consciously maintained.
According to him, only a peaceful environment allows government and development partners to effectively deliver projects that improve livelihoods.
He further urged community members to prioritize dialogue over violence, noting that conflicts often lead to destruction of property and loss of lives. ASP Kawrfo cautioned that in times of conflict, vulnerable groups such as women, children, and the elderly suffer the most, and therefore called for calm heads to prevail in resolving disputes.
Saboba District Police Commander, ASP Victor Kawrfo
