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.
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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 →