Damongo – October 14, 2025.
Damongowura Seidu Kelly Boresa I,
Paramount Chief of the Damongo Traditional Area in consultation with other stakeholders, has laid down eleven-point local guidelines to regulate the operations of livestock traders and butchers in the area.
A decision that’s strongly supported by the West Gonja Municipal Assembly and other stakeholders in a bit to control the sale and alleged theft of livestock in the area.
The guidelines range from registration of all butchers, Khebab vendors, slaughter house business, among others to sanctions to offenders, were read and explained to stakeholders at meeting in Damongo on 3rd October, 2025.
The following are the detailed guidelines meted out by the traditional leader.
Registration of Butchers.
All butchers and kebab vendors must register their identity and business location with the Chief Butcher under the supervision of the Damongo Youth Chief.
Slaughterhouse Regulations.
All animals must be slaughtered at the abattoir (slaughterhouse) under the supervision of a joint inspectorate team from the Damongowura’s Palace and the Veterinary Office.
Inspection and Display
Heads, feet, and skins of slaughtered animals must be displayed on the workbench until close of day or exhibited until 12:00 noon the following day.
Khebab Vendors.
Khebab vendors must comply with the display regulations and notify the joint committee/team when purchasing portions of slaughtered animals from registered butchers.
Leftover Meat.
Leftover meat/unsold meat must be inspected by a veterinary officer and the youth chief before sales continue on the next day.
Sales Restrictions.
No one is allowed to sell meat at the house level, obscured or changed location, except when registered with the authorities.
Cattle Owners and Fulani Herdsmen.
Cattle owners and Fulani herdsmen are banned from traveling overnight to the Buipe market with their livestock for sale.
Night Slaughtering.
No animal should be slaughtered at night, except in urgent cases, and must be done under the supervision of Damongowura’s Palace or Youth Chief.
Dispute Resolution.
All concerns regarding butchers and khebab vendors should be channeled to the Chief Butcher and the Youth Chief for resolution.
Scaling and Weights.
All meat dealers are required to introduce scaling in gram measurements to avoid misunderstandings.
Fulani and Zambarama Retail Ban
Fulani and Zambarama people are not allowed to engage in direct retailing business on animal market days in Damongo.
The Damongo Chief appealed to all stakeholders to follow the guidelines that are geared towards improved public health and contribute to the orderly growth of the municipality. Failure to comply may result in confiscation of livestock or meat for further investigation and sanctions.
Signatories include;
Damongowura Seidu Kelly Boresa I (Paramount Chief, Damongo Traditional Area)
Chief Luckman Salifu Soja (Damongowura’s Youth Chief)
Alhaji Yussif Adam (Chief Butcher, Damongo)
Mr. Bawa Masawud Ali (Butchers’ Youth Representative, Damongo)
CC;
The Jakpa Palace, Damongo
All Paramount Chiefs in Gonja Kingdom
Hon. Regional Minister, Savannah Region
Regional Police Commander, Savannah Region
Regional Crime Officer, Savannah Region
Municipal Chief Executive, West Gonja Municipal Assembly
Municipal Crime Officer, West Gonja, Damongo
Municipal Police Commander, West Gonja, Damongo
Municipal Veterinary Officer, Damongo
Chief Butcher, Canteen
Minority Tribal Chiefs, Damongo
The Youth Chief, Damongo
All Animal Owners, Damongo
All Youth Groups, Damongo
All Media Houses, Damongo
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