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.
Quick Summary
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
Summary - read the full story for complete context.
Image: MyJoyOnline
GhanaFront aggregates news from trusted sources. Click to read the original article.
Keywords
Explore related tagsMore from MyJoyOnline
Related Stories
More from Regional
Mahama directs activation of Zoomlion transfer stations to improve waste collection after floods
Discover how President Mahama's directive to operationalize waste transfer stations could transform sanitation in Accra.
16h ago•4 min read
June 29 flood disaster: Accra will bounce back - Mahama
Discover how President Mahama is rallying the nation and what measures are being taken to restore Accra after the recent devastating floods.
5h ago•3 min read
Commuters demand urgent repairs to deteriorating SCC-Old Barrier road
Discover why a vital stretch of the Kasoa-Mallam Highway has become a daily nightmare for commuters and drivers.
2h ago•3 min read
GAF launches Burma Camp redevelopment project
Discover how the Ghana Armed Forces is transforming its living and operational spaces through a new redevelopment project.
5h ago•3 min read
