Also known as: late Ya-Na · Ya-Na Abukari II, Overlord of Dagbon · His Royal Majesty Ya-Na Abukari II · late Ya-Na Abukari II · the late Ya-Na · late Overlord · Ndan Ya-Na Abukari Mahama II
Overlord of Dagbon Kingdom who restored peace after 17-year chieftaincy dispute and promoted traditional governance, deceased July 2026.
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The Ghanaian Times
Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Saturday joined the chiefs and people of Dagbon at the Gbewaa Palace in Yendi to mourn the late Overlord of Dagbon, Ndan Ya-Na Abukari Mahama II. …
Akufo-Addo mourns late Ya-Na at Gbewaa PalaceJoy Online
Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has commended the Dagbon Traditional Council for maintaining the Peace Accord following the death of the late Ya-Na Abukari II. …
Akufo-Addo praises Dagbon for upholding Peace AccordJoy Online
The Dagbon Kingdom, on Friday, July 31, entered a new phase in its customary succession process with the enskinment of Kampakuya Naa Yakubu, the eldest son of the late Ya-Na Abukari II, as Regent to administer the affairs of the kingdom pending the selection and enskinment of a n …
Eldest son of late Ya-Na enskinned as Dagbon Regent – Mahama urges calm in selection of new OverlordJoy 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 IIJoy Online
President John Dramani Mahama has expressed sorrow over the death of His Royal Majesty Ya-Na Abukari II, describing the passing of the Overlord of Dagbon as a significant loss to both Dagbon and Ghana. …
Photos: Mahama mourns Ya-Na Abukari II, pledges state support for final funeral ritesJoy 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. …
Ghana has lost a statesman in Ya-Na Abukari II – MahamaJoy 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. …
Ghana has lost a statesman in Ya-Na Abukari II – MahamaJoy 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 – MahamaJoy 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 – MahamaJoy Online
The Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC) has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Ya-Na Abukari II, describing him “as a visionary traditional ruler whose leadership restored peace, strengthened reconciliation and advanced development in Dagbon.” The Council extend …
GPCC mourns Ya-Na, celebrates legacy of peace and unityFormer President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo visited Gbewaa Palace in Yendi to mourn the late Overlord of Dagbon, Ndan Ya-Na Abukari Mahama II. He praised the late Ya-Na's reign for bringing lasting peace to Dagbon after years of chieftaincy disputes and said he had been honoured to work closely with him since his enskinment in 2019.
1 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo visited Gbewaa Palace in Yendi to mourn the late Overlord of Dagbon, Ndan Ya-Na Abukari Mahama II. He praised the late Ya-Na's reign for bringing lasting peace to Dagbon after years of chieftaincy disputes and said he had been honoured to work closely with him since his enskinment in 2019.
1 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Former President Akufo-Addo praised the Dagbon Traditional Council for maintaining the Peace Accord following the death of Ya-Na Abukari II, emphasizing that adherence to its rotational succession principle between the Abudu and Andani royal families was critical to preserving peace in the kingdom and broader stability in northern Ghana.
29 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Kampakuya Naa Yakubu, eldest son of the late Ya-Na Abukari II, was enskinned as Regent of Dagbon Kingdom on Friday, July 31, to administer affairs during the succession process for a new Overlord. Under Dagbon customary law, the Regent will work with kingmakers and the Traditional Council on funeral arrangements, preserve peace, and oversee the kingdom until a successor is chosen.
1 August 2026 · 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 July 2026 · 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 →
The Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Ya-Na Abukari II, describing him as a visionary traditional ruler whose seven-year reign restored peace and strengthened reconciliation in Dagbon following a 17-year chieftaincy dispute.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Member of Parliament for Salaga South has expressed sorrow over the passing of Ya-Na Abukari II, Overlord of the Dagbon Kingdom, describing him as a symbol of peace, unity, and wise leadership whose commitment to reconciliation and tradition earned him widespread admiration.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Northern Region Muslims Council of Ghana has expressed condolences over the death of Ya-Na Abukari II, overlord of Dagbon, citing his significant contributions to peace and unity within the Muslim community and his role in reconciling feuding Imams.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Okyehene, Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin II, has expressed profound sorrow over the death of Ya-Na Abukari II, describing the late Overlord of Dagbon as a distinguished traditional ruler whose leadership advanced peace, reconciliation and national unity in the kingdom following years of chieftaincy conflict.
14 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Convention People's Party has mourned the death of the Overlord of Dagbon, Ya-Na Abukari II, and called on national security agencies to heighten vigilance before, during and after the late King's funeral to preserve peace in the area. The party noted that Ya-Na Abukari II worked to unite the Abudu and Andani royal gates and cited historical tensions that have accompanied the passing of Dagbon overlords.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Okyenhene has expressed profound sorrow at the passing of Ya-Na Abukari II, Overlord of Dagbon, whom he described as a symbol of peace and unity whose reign resolved the protracted Dagbon chieftaincy crisis and advanced traditional leadership's role in national cohesion.
13 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Okyenhene has expressed sorrow over the death of the Overlord of Dagbon, Ya-Na Abukari II, praising him for resolving the Dagbon chieftaincy crisis through dialogue and reconciliation, and for promoting national cohesion and traditional leadership as a tool for development.
13 July 2026 · Joy Online →