Presided over by the late Yaa-Naa Abukari II; appears in coverage of traditional governance and chieftaincy institutions in northern Ghana.
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The Chronicle
… Other members were Mohammed Adam Gariba, Registrar of the Northern Regional House of Chiefs; Chief Issah Munkaila, Medina Dagbamba-Naa; Chief Awudu Abdallah, Kasoa Dagbamba-Naa; Chief Sulley Mohammed, Amehire Dagbamba-Naa and Alhaji Salifu, Secretary to the Greater Accra Dagbamba …
Dagbon Delegation Officially Informs Okyenhene Of Ya-Na’s PassingJoy Online
… led the Yaa Naa home, President Mahama again did not hesitate to ensure that their king, who lived with dignity, returned home with dignity.” The Paramount Chief said. “For this, on behalf of the Gbewaa Palace, the Dagbon Traditional Council, the Northern Regional House of Chiefs …
Mahama formally informed demise of Overlord of DagbonJoy 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 passingDaily Guide
The late Yaa Naa Abukari Mahama 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, describing his passing as a great national loss. …
Parliament Mourns Late Dagbon OverlordDaily Guide
The late Yaa Naa Abukari Mahama 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, describing his passing as a great national loss. …
Parliament Mourns Late Dagbon OverlordJoy Online
… Stephen Owusu, for the President, said the House received the news of the King’s passing with “profound sorrow” and extended condolences to the Dagbon Traditional Council, the Northern Regional House of Chiefs, the Royal Family and the entire people of the Dagbon Kingdom during t …
National House of Chiefs mourns passing of Ya-Naa Abukari IIJoy Online
… Stephen Owusu, for the President, said the House received the news of the King’s passing with “profound sorrow” and extended condolences to the Dagbon Traditional Council, the Northern Regional House of Chiefs, the Royal Family and the entire people of the Dagbon Kingdom during t …
National House of Chiefs mourns passing of Ya-Naa Abukari IIJoy Online
… Stephen Owusu, for the President, said the House received the news of the King’s passing with “profound sorrow” and extended condolences to the Dagbon Traditional Council, the Northern Regional House of Chiefs, the Royal Family and the entire people of the Dagbon Kingdom during t …
National House of Chiefs mourns passing of Ya-Naa Abukari IIJoy Online
… As the 41st Yaa Naa and President of the Northern Regional House of Chiefs, His Royal Majesty was an extraordinary pillar of peace, reconciliation, and progressive leadership. …
GNPC Explorco mourns the passing of the overlord of Dagbon, Yaa Naa Mahama Abukari IIJoy Online
Parliament has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of His Royal Majesty, Yaa-Naa Mahama Abukari II, the 41st Overlord of the Dagbon Kingdom and President of the Northern Regional House of Chiefs, describing his death as a significant national loss. …
Parliament mourns Yaa-Naa Mahama Abukari II, commends his legacy of reconciliationA high-powered delegation from the Dagbon Kingdom has officially informed the Okyenhene of the passing of the Overlord of Dagbon, Ndan Ya-Naa Abukari II, and invited him to traditional events following the King's burial. The delegation highlighted the enduring brotherly relationship between Dagbon and Okyeman traditional authorities.
29 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
A high-powered delegation from the Dagbon Kingdom has officially informed the Okyenhene of the passing of the Overlord of Dagbon, Ndan Ya-Naa Abukari II, and invited him to traditional events following the King's burial. The delegation highlighted the enduring brotherly relationship between Dagbon and Okyeman traditional authorities.
29 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
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 →
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 →
President Mahama has criticised the previous Akufo-Addo administration for simultaneously initiating construction of 111 hospitals, arguing a phased approach would have been more effective and fiscally responsible. He noted that some contractors received mobilisation funds but never began work, and said the government is pursuing them through EOCO to recover funds.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has praised Yaa Naa Abukari and the Northern Regional House of Chiefs for their role in achieving and maintaining peace in Dagbon, calling it a model example of conflict resolution through traditional authority, state leadership, and community cooperation.
17 May 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama reaffirmed his government's commitment to strengthening collaboration with traditional authorities, saying chiefs should play a more active role in governance, project monitoring, and local development. As part of the government's Reset Agenda, he announced plans to formalise cooperation between traditional rulers and local assemblies through regular coordination meetings and joint monitoring of infrastructure projects.
16 May 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama told the Northern Regional House of Chiefs that his government views traditional authorities as strategic partners in governance, peacebuilding, and development, rather than ceremonial figures, and plans to reshape state engagement with traditional leaders through structured collaboration.
15 May 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama called for a coordinated national response to drug abuse, urging traditional leaders to work with youth groups and police to dismantle networks supplying illicit drugs like tramadol. He stressed that drug users should be treated as victims of suppliers who profit from addiction, not as criminals.
15 May 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama has announced the STAR-J project, a major education infrastructure initiative led by the Ministry of Education to eliminate the double-track system in Senior High Schools by end of 2027. The programme will involve construction and expansion of classrooms, dormitory blocks, and lecture halls to increase enrollment capacity and improve learning conditions.
15 May 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama says the government will prioritise completing 35 Agenda 111 hospital projects in a phased approach, citing the original simultaneous start of 111 hospitals as imprudent. Several facilities remain at foundation level or were abandoned after contractors received mobilisation payments but failed to report to site, with the Economic and Organized Crime Office pursuing those contractors.
15 May 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama has backed proposals for traditional leaders to play a formal role in monitoring development projects, directing the creation of a structured framework to strengthen collaboration between chiefs and district assemblies to improve transparency and accountability.
15 May 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama has called for structured partnership between government and traditional authorities beyond ceremonial consultations, describing chiefs as indispensable to Ghana's development agenda and noting their role in governance, community proximity, cultural legitimacy, and conflict resolution.
15 May 2026 · Joy Online →