Also known as: the Ya-Na · His Royal Majesty Ya-Na Abukari Mahama II · late Ya-Na Abukari Mahama II · the late Ya-Na Abukari Mahama II
Ya-Na Abukari Mahama II — Overlord of Dagbon Kingdom, died July 11, 2026, credited with guiding peace and development during his reign.
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Joy Online
… The delegation’s visit was to express the gratitude of the chiefs and people of Dagbon to the President and the state for their support during the illness, funeral rites and burial of the late Overlord, Ya-Na Abukari Mahama II, as well as the peaceful enskinment of the Regent. …
Mahama announces water projects for Tamale, Yendi and DamongoJoy Online
… The visit was to express the gratitude of the chiefs and people of Dagbon to the President and the state for their support during the illness, funeral rites, and burial of the late Overlord, Ya-Na Abukari Mahama II, as well as the peaceful enskinment of the Regent. …
Mahama reaffirms commitment to closing northern infrastructure deficitThe Ghanaian Times
A peasant farmer, Yakubu Abukari, has been enskinned as the Regent of the Dagbon Kingdom, assuming the skin name Kampakuya Na, following the death of his father, Ya-Na Abukari Mahama II, about three weeks ago. …
Dagbon Regent pledges to uphold peaceJoy Online
… Bawumia paid a touching tribute to the late Ya-Na Abukari Mahama II and also charged the newly installed Regent, Kampakuya-Naa Yakubu Abukari, to guard the peace of the kingdom. …
How Dr. Bawumia delivered touching tribute to late Ya-Na at the installation of Regent of DagbonJoy Online
President John Dramani Mahama has called on the newly installed Regent of Dagbon, Kampakuya Naa Yakubu Abukari, to uphold the legacy of the late Ya-Na Abukari Mahama II by promoting peace, unity and development across the kingdom. …
Mahama urges Dagbon Regent to preserve peace and continue late Ya-Na’s development legacyJoy Online
Thousands of sympathisers, traditional leaders and well-wishers have converged on Yendi, the traditional capital of the Dagbon Kingdom, for the installation of a Regent following the death of the Overlord, Ya-Na Abukari Mahama II. …
Yendi hosts historic installation of Regent following death of Ya-Na Abukari Mahama IIJoy Online
The Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources and Member of Parliament for Bole-Bamboi, Alhaji Yusif Sulemana, has paid tribute to the late Overlord of Dagbon, Ya-Na Abukari Mahama II, describing him as a peaceful, development-oriented and forgiving traditional ruler who co …
Bole-Bamboi MP praises late Ya-Na as peaceful, selfless and development-oriented leaderJoy Online
President John Dramani Mahama has expressed confidence that the succession process in the Dagbon Kingdom will proceed peacefully following the death of the Overlord of Dagbon, His Royal Majesty Ya-Na Abukari Mahama II, saying the late monarch left behind strong institutions to sa …
Mahama confident of peaceful Dagbon succession after Ya-Na’s passingThe Chronicle
… Mahamudu Bawumia, has expressed his condolences to the chiefs and people of the Dagbon Kingdom following the death of Ya-Na Abukari Mahama II, describing the late overlord as a unifier whose leadership helped restore peace and stability to Dagbon. …
Bawumia Mourns Ya-Na Abukari Mahama II, Hails Legacy of Peace and UnityJoy Online
The European Union (EU) has expressed its condolences to the people of Dagbon and Ghanaians following the death of the Overlord of the Dagbon Kingdom, Ya-Na Abukari Mahama II. …
EU mourns Ya-Na Abukari Mahama II, hails his legacy of peace and unityPresident John Mahama has announced plans to expand piped water networks in Tamale, Yendi and Damongo, financed by the European Union, and new heavy-duty pumps for Dalong waterworks are scheduled to become operational next month to ease pressure on Tamale's water supply.
16 hours ago · Joy Online →
President John Mahama has announced plans to expand piped water networks in Tamale, Yendi and Damongo, financed by the European Union, and new heavy-duty pumps for Dalong waterworks are scheduled to become operational next month to ease pressure on Tamale's water supply.
16 hours ago · Joy Online →
President Mahama received a delegation of Dagbon chiefs and reaffirmed his government's commitment to addressing the infrastructure deficit in northern Ghana, emphasizing that peace and reliable public infrastructure are key drivers of private investment and job creation. He also assured the chiefs that his administration respects traditional authority and will not interfere in chieftaincy affairs.
20 hours ago · Joy Online →
Yakubu Abukari, a peasant farmer, has been enskinned as Regent of the Dagbon Kingdom under the skin name Kampakuya Na, following the death of his father, Ya-Na Abukari Mahama II, about three weeks ago. The installation ceremony at Gbewaa Palace in Yendi was attended by President John Dramani Mahama, former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, the National Chief Imam, and other dignitaries, marking a key stage in Dagbon's traditional succession process.
4 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
At the installation of Dagbon's new Regent at Gbewaa Palace in Yendi, former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia delivered a speech in Dagbani recounting his relationship with the late Ya-Na Abukari Mahama II and charging the newly installed Regent to guard the kingdom's peace.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama called on the newly installed Regent of Dagbon to uphold the legacy of the late Ya-Na Abukari Mahama II by promoting peace, unity and development, and pledged his government's commitment to continuing development initiatives begun during the late Overlord's reign.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Thousands of sympathisers and traditional leaders have gathered in Yendi for the installation of a Regent following the death of the Overlord, Ya-Na Abukari Mahama II, on July 11, 2026. The ceremony includes private customary rites followed by a public presentation, with more than 600 security personnel deployed to maintain order.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources and Member of Parliament for Bole-Bamboi, Alhaji Yusif Sulemana, has paid tribute to the late Overlord of Dagbon, Ya-Na Abukari Mahama II, who died on July 11, 2026, describing him as a peaceful, development-oriented and forgiving traditional ruler who prioritised the welfare of his people.
21 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 →
Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has expressed condolences on the death of Ya-Na Abukari Mahama II, describing the Dagbon overlord as a unifier whose wisdom and leadership restored peace and stability to the kingdom during a difficult period. Bawumia said the late king's relatively brief reign was marked by reconciliation efforts, healing of divisions, and promotion of development across Dagbon.
13 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The European Union has expressed condolences for the death of the Overlord of the Dagbon Kingdom, Ya-Na Abukari Mahama II, describing him as a leader whose wisdom and commitment to peace and reconciliation fostered unity and stability in Dagbon.
13 July 2026 · Joy Online →
NPP presidential candidate Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has expressed condolences to the Dagbon Kingdom following the death of Ya-Na Abukari Mahama II, describing his passing as a great loss to Dagbon and the nation. Bawumia credited the late overlord with guiding the kingdom toward peace, unity and development during a challenging period and noted his efforts in promoting reconciliation and developmental projects.
13 July 2026 · Joy Online →