Ghana Armed Forces College honours Buipewura Jinapor II with landmark leadership study

Ghana Armed Forces College honours Buipewura Jinapor II with landmark leadership study

The Buipe Traditional Area, in partnership with the National House of Chiefs, has received a rare and distinguished academic honour following a leadership study conducted on His Royal Majesty Jira Buipewura Abdulai Jinapor II by the Ghana Armed Forces College (GAFC).

The study, formally presented on Thursday, December 18, 2025, in Accra, was undertaken by Student Officers of the GAFC and submitted to the military high command before being conferred on the Buipewura. It offered a comprehensive examination of his life journey, leadership philosophy, governance approach, and contributions to national and traditional administration.

This recognition marks one of the few instances in Ghana’s history where a premier military training institution has devoted its scholarly resources to the leadership of a traditional ruler. In doing so, the Ghana Armed Forces underscored the enduring relevance of chieftaincy institutions within the broader framework of national governance and security.

The honour places Buipewura Jinapor II among a distinguished group of eminent national figures whose leadership has been subjected to similar academic inquiry by the Ghana Armed Forces. Notable among them are Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and Otumfuo Prempeh I of the Asante Kingdom.

The GAFC study provided an objective and detailed assessment of the Buipewura’s leadership, with particular focus on his role in conflict resolution and peace-building across the Northern and Savannah Regions. It also examined the evolving relationship between traditional authority and modern governance, especially his work as Vice President of the National House of Chiefs, as well as socio-economic development initiatives within the Buipe Traditional Area.

According to the leadership of the Ghana Armed Forces, the study is intended to enrich the strategic outlook of future military leaders by deepening their understanding of how traditional institutions contribute to national cohesion, security, and sustainable development.

In his acceptance remarks, HRM Jira Buipewura Abdulai Jinapor II expressed profound gratitude for the honour, describing it as both an affirmation of service and a renewed call to duty. He noted that the recognition highlights the continuing importance of traditional leadership in fostering stability, democratic governance, and development.

He further reaffirmed his commitment to national service, stating that the insights from the study would inform his future leadership decisions. The Buipewura also pledged to strengthen collaboration between traditional authorities and Ghana’s security institutions in the shared pursuit of peace, stability, and sustainable development.

 

Source: Ananpansah Bartholomew Abraham