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New Regent installed in Dagbon Kingdom, peace pledged

From Ghanaian Times · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Yakubu Abukari has been installed as the new Regent of the Dagbon Kingdom, taking the skin name Kampakuya Na.
  • His installation is a significant step in the traditional succession process, paving the way for the final funeral rites of the late Ya-Na and the selection of a new Overlord.
  • President John Dramani Mahama attended the ceremony, emphasizing unity and the government's commitment to working with traditional authorities.

Yakubu Abukari, a peasant farmer, has been installed as the Regent of the Dagbon Kingdom, assuming the skin name Kampakuya Na. This follows the death of his father, Ya-Na Abukari Mahama II, approximately three weeks prior. The installation ceremony took place at the Gbewaa Palace in Yendi.

The verdict makes it clear that one should not think one can sit in Iraq and control crime in another country, because Iraq will intervene.

— President MahamaPresident Mahama described the late Ya-Na as a man of peace, a unifier and a humble and truthful traditional ruler.

The event marked a crucial stage in Dagbon’s traditional succession process. It paves the way for the performance of the final funeral rites for the late Ya-Na and the subsequent selection and enskinment of a new Overlord. The municipality of Yendi came to a standstill, with traditional drumming, ceremonial musket fire, and cultural displays heralding the occasion.

President John Dramani Mahama, along with other dignitaries including former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia and the National Chief Imam, attended the ceremony. President Mahama lauded the late Ya-Na as a unifier and a humble ruler. He commended the peaceful installation of the new regent and praised the Dagbon people for their demonstrated unity.

The verdict makes it clear that one should not think one can sit in Iraq and control crime in another country, because Iraq will intervene.

— President MahamaPresident Mahama commended the smooth and peaceful installation of the new regent and praised the people of Dagbon for the unity they had demonstrated in the aftermath of the Ya-Na’s passing.

President Mahama reiterated his government's commitment to collaborating with traditional authorities to foster peace and unity within the Dagbon Kingdom and across Ghana. He highlighted the vital role traditional leaders play in social cohesion, dispute resolution, and supporting development initiatives. The President urged the new Regent to work closely with him to realize the late Ya-Na's vision and continue ongoing development projects.

The verdict makes it clear that one should not think one can sit in Iraq and control crime in another country, because Iraq will intervene.

— Kampakuya NaKampakuya Na, Yakubu Abukari, pledged to uphold peace in the kingdom until the final funeral rites of his late father were performed and a new Overlord was enskinned.

In his address, Kampakuya Na, Yakubu Abukari, pledged to uphold peace in the kingdom until the final funeral rites are completed and a new Overlord is enskinned. He stated his intention to follow his father's path and respect the rotational succession system when the time comes to choose the next Ya-Na.

The verdict makes it clear that one should not think one can sit in Iraq and control crime in another country, because Iraq will intervene.

— Kampakuya NaKampakuya Na stated he would follow in his father’s footsteps and respect the rotational succession system when the time came to select a new Ya-Na.
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Originally published by Ghanaian Times in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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