Ogyeahoho Yaw Gyebi II

2026-06-012026-07-19

In coverage

Verbatim sentences from the source article.

June 2026
1 JunThe Chronicle
… Ogyeahoho Yaw Gyebi II, the President of the National House of Chiefs, commended the GoldBod CEO and his team for their exceptional execution of duties. …
GoldBod Unveils Strategies to Fight Against Illegal Mining

Politics

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

The News

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 →

Friday 17 July

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 →
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

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 →

Tuesday 7 July

Ghana Medical Trust Fund appeals to chiefs for healthcare access
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (Mahama Cares) appealed to the National House of Chiefs to support government efforts expanding access to specialised healthcare for Ghanaians with chronic non-communicable diseases. The delegation, led by Board Chairperson Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, said traditional leaders are essential partners in ensuring the Fund's benefits reach communities across the country.
7 July 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 6 July

Chiefs urge government for permanent flood control measures
Ghana's National House of Chiefs has called on the government to implement permanent and practical measures to address recurring flooding, following recent devastating floods that killed at least 19 people and displaced thousands of residents across Accra, Tema and other regions.
6 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana Medical Trust Fund partners with House of Chiefs
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (MahamaCares), established under Act 1144 (2025) to cover non-communicable disease costs not included in the National Health Insurance Scheme, has met with the National House of Chiefs in Kumasi to discuss a strategic partnership for community education and public awareness about the fund's services.
6 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

Friday 3 July

National House of Chiefs backs Ghana Medical Trust Fund
The National House of Chiefs has pledged full support for the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, which was established to reduce the financial burden on patients suffering from chronic non-communicable diseases. The chiefs committed to champion the initiative nationwide to help ensure more Ghanaians living with chronic diseases benefit from financial assistance for specialised healthcare.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 2 July

National House of Chiefs wants less emphasis on "MahamaCares" slogan
The National House of Chiefs has questioned the sustainability of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund beyond the current administration and called for the slogan "MahamaCares" to be de-emphasised to avoid politicisation. The traditional leaders cited abandoned projects like Agenda 111 and Saglemi Housing and requested assurances that the free national health care initiative will continue beyond 2028.
2 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 22 June

Mahama hosts first-ever Juneteenth commemoration outside US
President Mahama led Heads of State, traditional leaders, and African diaspora members at Christiansborg Castle in Accra on June 19 for the first Juneteenth observance held outside the United States, commemorating the end of slavery with wreath-laying and a reenactment of the transatlantic slave trade.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 19 June

NACOC seeks chiefs' support in combating rising drug abuse
The Narcotics Control Commission has engaged the National House of Chiefs to help tackle drug abuse, particularly among youth. The NACOC Director-General warned that individuals aged 20–29 are the largest group of drug users and that cannabis is the most widely abused substance in Ghana.
19 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

Monday 1 June

GoldBod procures 10 speedboats to fight illegal mining
Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi announced procurement of 10 high-tech speedboats for the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operational Secretariat to protect river bodies from illegal mining operations, which he described as a grave environmental threat. The initiative builds on earlier support including five pick-up vehicles and GH¢5 million provided to the task force last year.
1 June 2026 · The Chronicle →