Sonyowura Adamu Kanyiti Bakari will now serve as Yagbonwura Tuntumba Boressah's caretaker in his absence.
When a Yagbonwura dies, the Sonyonwura becomes regent and stays at Yagbonwuras Palace to function as the Yagbonwura and preside over the burial ceremonies of a deceased Yagbonwura.
Sonyowura has traditionally served as the Gonja Traditional Council's Vice President.
At all Gonja state gatherings, the Sonyowura sits immediately to the right of the Yagbonwura, implying that he is next to the Yagbonwura.
The Sonyowura has a highly important position in Gonja State, as well as the most vital and critical function in the transition and succession of a Yagbonwura.
On the death of a Yagbonwura, he becomes the Acting Head of State of the Gonja Kingdom and manages the affairs of the Gonja State until a new Yagbonwura is appointed. The Sonyowura will never be able to ascend the Yagbon Skin.