{
  "id": 4647429,
  "title": "Yusif Sulemana celebrates Gonja unity at Damba Festival",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/yusif-sulemana-celebrates-gonja-unity-at-damba-festival-4647429",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-31T12:07:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/yusif-sulemana-celebrates-gonja-unity-at-damba-festival/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Yusif Sulemana, celebrated the unity and cultural heritage of the Gonja people during the annual Damba Festival on August 30, 2026. The event drew traditional leaders, politicians, business leaders, and citizens from across Ghana to honor King and Overlord of the Gonja Kingdom, Yagbonwura Bii Kunuto Jewu Soale I. Sulemana emphasized the historical significance of the gathering, stating that it united people \"from far and near\" to celebrate the kingdom and its traditions. Supporting officials included Dr Julius Debrah, Chief of Staff to President John Dramani Mahama, and Madam Marietta Brew-Oppong, President's Legal Adviser. Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, Governor of the Bank of Ghana, served as the Guest of Honour. Sulemana concluded his remarks by urging continued prosperity for Ghana and Gonjaland, stating, \"Long live our country Ghana, long live Gonjaland.\"",
  "summary": "Bole-Bamboi MP and Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Yusif Sulemana, has celebrated the unity and rich cultural heritage of the Gonja people as sons and daughters of the kingdom gathered for this year’s Damba Festival. The festival, held on Sunday, August 30, 2026, attracted traditional leaders, politicians, business leaders and members of the […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}