Yaa Naa Mahama Abukari II, king who restored peace to Dagbon after 16-year dispute, dies
Yaa Naa Mahama Abukari II, the King of Dagbon, has died. He was the 41st Yaa Naa and was enskinned on January 18, 2019, following a historic peace process that ended years of division between the Abudu and Andani royal gates over the Dagbon traditional leadership.
Born Bukali in Mion, Yaa Naa Mahama Abukari II was the son of Yaa Naa Mahama II, who ruled Dagbon from 1938 until his death on February 6, 1948. His mother, Ayishetu, was a princess from Kulunkpegu. Before becoming Yaa Naa, he began his traditional leadership journey as chief of Kpunkpono before later ascending to the Savelugu skin. The Yendi skin had remained vacant since 2002 following violent clashes between the Abudu and Andani royal gates. He was selected and ordained by the kingmakers of Dagbon in 2019 under an arrangement following extensive mediation efforts.
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Yaa Naa Mahama Abukari II, the King of Dagbon, has passed away, leaving behind a legacy of peace and reconciliation. His reign was instrumental in
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