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Dagbon Traditional Council

Dagbon Traditional Council — governing body of the Dagbon Kingdom, managing succession and funeral rites following Ya-Na Abukari II's death in July 2026.

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  1. July 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, received a delegation from the Dagbon Traditional Council, which formally informed him of the passing of Ya-Na Abukari II, the Overlord of Dagbon.

    Delegation from Dagbon informs Otumfuo of the passing of Ya-Na Abukari II
  3. Joy Online

    Receiving the Dagbon Traditional Council at the Presidency to formally announce the King’s passing, President Mahama extended his condolences to the Royal Family, the chiefs and people of Dagbon, and all Ghanaians in mourning.

    Photos: Mahama mourns Ya-Na Abukari II, pledges state support for final funeral rites
  4. Joy Online

    Receiving a delegation from the Dagbon Traditional Council at the Presidency on Monday, July 20, after being officially informed of the Ya-Na’s passing, the President extended condolences on behalf of the government and people of Ghana to the royal family, chiefs and people of Da

    Ghana has lost a statesman in Ya-Na Abukari II – Mahama
  5. Joy Online

    Receiving a delegation from the Dagbon Traditional Council at the Presidency on Monday, July 20, after being officially informed of the Ya-Na’s passing, the President extended condolences on behalf of the government and people of Ghana to the royal family, chiefs and people of Da

    Ghana has lost a statesman in Ya-Na Abukari II – Mahama
  6. Joy Online

    President John Dramani Mahama has assured the Dagbon Traditional Council of the government’s full support as preparations begin for the final funeral rites of the late Overlord of Dagbon, Ya-Na Abukari II.

    Government will support Dagbon in Ya-Na’s final funeral rites – Mahama
  7. Joy Online

    President John Dramani Mahama has assured the Dagbon Traditional Council of the government’s full support as preparations begin for the final funeral rites of the late Overlord of Dagbon, Ya-Na Abukari II.

    Government will support Dagbon in Ya-Na’s final funeral rites – Mahama
  8. Joy Online

    And so, I received you here today with a very heavy heart.” President Mahama, on behalf of the Government and People of Ghana and on his own behalf, extended their deepest condolences to the Dagbon Traditional Council, the Royal Family, the Chiefs and People of Dagbon, and to all

    Mahama formally informed demise of Overlord of Dagbon
  9. Joy Online

    The President gave the assurance when a delegation from the Dagbon Traditional Council and the Northern Regional House of Chiefs paid a courtesy call on him at the Presidency to formally notify him of the passing of the Ya-Na, who died on July 16.

    Mahama confident of peaceful Dagbon succession after Ya-Na’s passing
  10. Daily Guide

    In a statement issued yesterday, Parliament extended its deepest condolences, on behalf of Ghanaians, to the Gbewaa Palace, the Dagbon Traditional Council, the royal family and the people of Dagbon following the King’s death on Saturday, July 11, 2026.

    Parliament Mourns Late Dagbon Overlord
  11. Daily Guide

    In a statement issued yesterday, Parliament extended its deepest condolences, on behalf of Ghanaians, to the Gbewaa Palace, the Dagbon Traditional Council, the royal family and the people of Dagbon following the King’s death on Saturday, July 11, 2026.

    Parliament Mourns Late Dagbon Overlord

Yesterday

  1. Delegation informs Asantehene of Ya-Na Abukari II's death

    A delegation from the Dagbon Traditional Council informed Otumfuo Osei Tutu II of the passing of Ya-Na Abukari II, the Overlord of Dagbon. The delegation invited the Asantehene to attend a seventh-day prayer on July 24, 2026, and the installation of a regent for Dagbon on July 31, 2026.

    20 hours ago · Joy Online

  2. President Mahama mourns Ya-Na Abukari II, pledges state support

    President John Dramani Mahama has expressed sorrow over the death of Ya-Na Abukari II, the Overlord of Dagbon, describing it as a significant loss to Dagbon and Ghana. The President pledged government support including state honours for the final funeral rites and praised the late King's role in restoring peace to Dagbon and strengthening traditional governance.

    21 July 2026 · Joy Online

  3. President Mahama hails late Ya-Na Abukari II as national loss

    President John Dramani Mahama has described the death of Ya-Na Abukari II, Overlord of the Dagbon Kingdom, as a national loss, saying Ghana has lost a distinguished traditional ruler whose leadership advanced peace, reconciliation and national unity. Mahama praised the late overlord for steering Dagbon through difficulties, strengthening traditional governance through institutional reforms including the adoption of the Dagbon Constitution, and extending dialogue efforts beyond Dagbon, including engagement with the Yagbonwura on boundary disputes.

    21 July 2026 · Joy Online

  4. President Mahama hails late Ya-Na Abukari II as statesman

    President John Dramani Mahama described the death of Ya-Na Abukari II, Overlord of the Dagbon Kingdom, as a national loss, praising the late ruler's leadership in advancing peace, reconciliation, and national unity. Mahama commended the Ya-Na's efforts to strengthen traditional governance, resolve boundary disputes with Gonja, and his contribution to national cohesion.

    21 July 2026 · Joy Online

  5. Government pledges support for Ya-Na's final funeral rites

    President Mahama assured the Dagbon Traditional Council that the government will provide full support during the mourning period and ensure appropriate state honours are accorded to the late Overlord of Dagbon, Ya-Na Abukari II, as preparations begin for his final funeral rites.

    21 July 2026 · Joy Online

  6. President Mahama pledges government support for Ya-Na's funeral rites

    President John Dramani Mahama has assured the Dagbon Traditional Council of government support for the final funeral rites of the late Ya-Na Abukari II, saying the government will ensure appropriate state honours and stand in solidarity with Dagbon's chiefs and people during the mourning period.

    21 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 20 July

  1. President Mahama formally informed of Yaa Naa death

    President John Mahama was officially informed on Monday of the death of Yaa Naa Abukari II, Overlord of the Dagbon Kingdom, who died on July 11, 2026, while receiving medical treatment in South Africa. A delegation from Dagbon invited the President to attend the late Yaa Naa's seventh day Adua on Friday, July 24, 2026, with the installation of Regent Kampakuya Naa Yakubu II scheduled for July 31, 2026.

    20 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Mahama expresses confidence in peaceful Dagbon succession process

    President John Dramani Mahama has assured that the succession process in the Dagbon Kingdom will proceed peacefully following the death of Ya-Na Abukari Mahama II on July 16, citing the late monarch's strengthening of institutions and adoption of the Dagbon Constitution as foundations for orderly transition.

    20 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 17 July

  1. Parliament mourns death of Dagbon Overlord Yaa Naa Mahama Abukari II

    Parliament has expressed profound sorrow over the death of Ya Naa Mahama Abukari II, the 41st Overlord of the Dagbon Kingdom and President of the Northern Regional House of Chiefs, on Saturday, July 11, 2026. Parliament paid tribute to him for his role in restoring peace and unity to the Dagbon Kingdom after decades of chieftaincy conflict, having ascended the Yendi Skin on January 18, 2019, following the historic peace process that resolved the long-running dispute between the Abudu and Andani royal gates.

    17 July 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. Parliament mourns death of Dagbon Overlord Yaa Naa Mahama Abukari II

    Parliament has expressed profound sorrow at the death of Ya Naa Mahama Abukari II, the 41st Overlord of the Dagbon Kingdom, on July 11, 2026, extending condolences to the royal family and people of Dagbon and paying tribute to his role in resolving the long-running chieftaincy conflict and restoring peace to the kingdom following his enskinment on January 18, 2019.

    17 July 2026 · Daily Guide

  3. National House of Chiefs mourns Ya-Naa Abukari II's death

    The National House of Chiefs has extended condolences to the Dagbon Traditional Council following the death of Ya-Naa Mahama Abukari II, King and Overlord of the Dagbon Kingdom, describing his passing as a "monumental loss" to Dagbon, chieftaincy institutions, and the nation. The House commended his reign for commitment to peace, reconciliation, unity, and preservation of Dagbon's cultural heritage.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online

  4. National House of Chiefs mourns Ya-Naa Abukari II's death

    The National House of Chiefs has extended condolences to the Dagbon Traditional Council following the death of Ya-Naa Mahama Abukari II, King and Overlord of the Dagbon Kingdom, describing his passing as a "monumental loss" to Dagbon, chieftaincy, and the nation. The House noted his reign was marked by commitment to peace, reconciliation, unity, and preservation of Dagbon's cultural heritage.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 16 July

  1. National House of Chiefs mourns death of Ya-Naa Abukari II

    The National House of Chiefs has extended condolences to the Dagbon Traditional Council following the death of His Royal Majesty Ya-Naa Mahama Abukari II, King and Overlord of the Dagbon Kingdom, describing his passing as a "monumental loss" to Dagbon, the institution of chieftaincy, and the nation as a whole.

    16 July 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 15 July

  1. GNPC Explorco expresses condolences for Yaa Naa Mahama Abukari II death

    GNPC Explorco has mourned the passing of Yaa Naa Mahama Abukari II, the 41st Overlord of Dagbon Kingdom and President of the Northern Regional House of Chiefs, whom it describes as a pillar of peace and reconciliation whose leadership since 2019 brought unity and stability to the kingdom.

    15 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Dagbon holds three-day Adua for late King Abukari II

    The family and Dagbon Traditional Council have announced a three-day Adua—Islamic collective religious gatherings to seek Allah's mercy for the deceased—scheduled for Thursday, July 16, 2026, at the Gbewaa Palace in Yendi. The Council described the late King as a symbol of peace and unity, urging the people of Dagbon to maintain peace during the mourning period.

    15 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Parliament mourns Yaa-Naa Mahama Abukari II's death

    Parliament has expressed condolences following the death of Yaa-Naa Mahama Abukari II, the 41st Overlord of Dagbon Kingdom, on July 11, 2026. The Overlord, who ascended the Yendi skin in January 2019 following a historic peace process ending years of chieftaincy conflict, was praised for his leadership in reconciliation and restoration of traditional authority in Dagbon.

    14 July 2026 · Joy Online

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