Busunu
Busunu | |
|---|---|
Town | |
Busunu Location of Busunu in Savannah Region | |
| Coordinates: 09°09′54″N 01°30′24″W / 9.16500°N 1.50667°W | |
| Country | Ghana |
| Region | Savannah Region |
| District | West Gonja Municipality |
| Time zone | UTC0 (GMT) |
Busunu is a town in the West Gonja Municipality in the Savannah Region of Ghana.[1][2] As at 2019, the Paramount Chief of the town was Chief Langateri-Wura Salifunu Sulimana II who passed on after 26 years reign.[3] As at 2020, the Paramount Chief of the town was Busunuwura Monasa Jonokpowu II.[4][5]
Tourism
The Mole National Park inaugurated the 2024 close season observation in the town.[6]
Education
John Mahama in 2026 announced plans to establish a STEM school in the town.[7][8] The St. Peter Canisius R/C Junior High School is located in the town.[9][10]
Health
Busunu Health Center is located in the town.[11]
Notable natives
- Yakubu Yussif Castro, Municipal Chief Executive for the West Gonja District[12]
- Hajia Abiba Nneba, the mother of President John Dramani Mahama[13][14]
- Alex Seidu Sofo, Ghanaian politician[15]
- Alhaji Ibrahim Iddrisu, Chief Imam of the town[14]
- Alhaji Amidu Braimah, Chief of Fulanis in the town.[16]
- Dari Osman Thomas, Assemblyman of the town.[17]
References
- ^ "NDA Cuts Sod For Construction Of 6-Classroom Project At Busunu". DailyGuide Network. 2020-03-30. Retrieved 2026-05-27.
- ^ "Adam Mutawakilu delivers on long-awaited campaign promise - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 2020-09-23. Retrieved 2026-05-27.
- ^ "Paramount chief of Busunu passes on after 26 years reign - Adomonline.com". 2019-11-06. Retrieved 2026-05-27.
- ^ "Gonja Chief bans communal hunting". GhanaWeb. 2020-03-15. Archived from the original on 2024-12-29. Retrieved 2026-05-27.
- ^ "Busunuwura Jonokpowu II Launches One-Year Anniversary". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2026-05-27.
- ^ "Mole National Park launches close season in Busunu". 2024-08-02. Retrieved 2026-05-27.
- ^ Nartey, Laud (2026-04-06). "Savannah Region: President Mahama announces plans to establish STEM schools in Tinga and Busunu". 3News. Retrieved 2026-05-27.
- ^ "Mahama vows to prioritise roads, social amenities in Savannah region - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 2026-04-06. Retrieved 2026-05-27.
- ^ "Busunu Makes Progress With The Construction Of Teachers Quarters". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2026-05-27.
- ^ "Damongo Catholic Diocese builds teachers bungalow at Busunu". 2018-09-30. Retrieved 2026-05-27.
- ^ "Damongo: Adam Mutawakilu, Tamawuta Foundation revitalize Busunu Health Center". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2026-05-27.
- ^ "Prez Mahama picks 52-year-old teacher as West Gonja MCE - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 2025-04-05. Retrieved 2026-05-27.
- ^ "Mahama's mother Hajia Nneba goes home (photos)". Graphic Online. 2016-06-17. Retrieved 2026-05-27.
- ^ a b "Mahama’s mother laid to rest [Photos]". Citi 97.3 FM - Relevant Radio. Always. 2016-06-17. Retrieved 2026-05-27.
- ^ "Abu Jinapor consoles family of Alex Seidu Sofo". 2020-01-10. Retrieved 2026-05-27.
- ^ Forgor, Richard (2021-07-01). "Savannah Region: Four suspected kidnappers killed at Busunu". Retrieved 2026-05-27.
- ^ "Busunu youth advocate for peace ahead of 2024 general elections". Ghana Web. 4 April 2024. Retrieved 27 May 2026.