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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The National House of Chiefs has extended its deepest 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. …
National House of Chiefs mourns passing of Ya-Naa Abukari IIJoy Online
The National House of Chiefs has extended its deepest 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. …
National House of Chiefs mourns passing of Ya-Naa Abukari IIJoy Online
The National House of Chiefs has extended its deepest 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. …
National House of Chiefs mourns passing of Ya-Naa Abukari IIJoy Online
… We extend our deepest, most heartfelt condolences to the Royal Family, the Kingmakers led by the Kuga Naa, the Dagbon Traditional Council, and the entire chiefs and people of the Dagbon Kingdom. …
GNPC Explorco mourns the passing of the overlord of Dagbon, Yaa Naa Mahama Abukari IIThe Ghanaian Times
The family and the Dagbon Traditional Council have announced a three-day Adua for the late King of Dagbon, Ndan Yaa Naa Mahama Abukari[A1] II, in line with Islamic traditions. …
Dabgon holds 3-day Adua for late overlord ….as President Mahama, Akufo Addo, Dr Bawumia, others pay tribute to himJoy Online
… In a statement signed by the Director of Media Relations, David Sebastian Damoah, Parliament extended its deepest condolences to the Gbewaa Palace, the Dagbon Traditional Council, the royal family and the people of Dagbon following the King’s passing on Saturday, July 11, 2026. …
Parliament mourns Yaa-Naa Mahama Abukari II, commends his legacy of reconciliationA 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.
21 hours ago · Joy Online →
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.
21 hours ago · Joy Online →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →